How to Make Banana Flips - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banana flips are a delightful treat that combines the sweet, creamy flavor of ripe bananas with a light, fluffy cake. These delicious little treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and are great for serving at parties, potlucks, or as a special dessert for your family. This recipe is simple to make and requires just a few basic ingredients, making it a convenient option for when you need a quick and easy dessert.

The key ingredient in banana flips is, of course, bananas. It...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant banana pudding mix
  • 2 ¼ cups milk, divided
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup butter
  • ¾ cup shortening
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons banana extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch layer cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x13-inch pans.
  • Stir cake mix and pudding mix together in a bowl. Beat in 1 1/2 cups of milk and eggs until smooth. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
  • Cream butter and shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer until combined. Gradually mix in sugar and flour. Beat in remaining 3/4 cup milk and banana extract until smooth.
  • Invert one cake onto a rectangular serving platter. Spread filling over top and cover with remaining cake layer. Serve immediately or keep chilled until 1/2 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    292 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 265mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 67mg