Delve into the refreshing and creamy flavors of this Vanilla, Strawberry, and Banana Layered Cake, the perfect dessert for warm summer days. This no-bake cake combines smooth vanilla pudding with layers of fresh strawberries and bananas, nestled between soft, milk-soaked biscuits. Each component melds together to create a delightful treat that's as easy to make as it is delicious, requiring only about 15 minutes of preparation time.
Why You'll Love This: This cake is a fantastic choice for those who love quick, easy, and delicious desserts. The blend of creamy vanilla with bright fruit flavors makes this dessert not only satisfying but also visually appealing. The no-bake nature of this cake makes it ideal for hot days when you want something sweet without the heat of an oven. It's a versatile dessert that can be adapted to include different fruits depending on what's in season or your personal preferences.
Perfect Occasion: This Vanilla, Strawberry, and Banana Layered Cake is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings and backyard BBQs to more formal events like bridal showers or afternoon tea parties. It's particularly great when you need a quick dessert that looks impressive without any fuss.
Decoration Tips: Garnish the top of the cake with additional slices of strawberries and bananas for a colorful and enticing presentation. You could also sprinkle on some crushed nuts for added texture or drizzle a little honey for extra sweetness. A few mint leaves can add a refreshing note that complements the fruit flavors beautifully.
Ingredients:
- Biscuits, enough to layer the bottom of your dish
- Warm milk, for dipping biscuits
- Vanilla pudding mix
- 400ml milk, divided for the pudding preparation
- White chocolate, finely chopped
- Soft butter
- Whipped cream
- Ground biscuits for additional texture
- Strawberries, chopped
- Bananas, sliced
- Prepare the Pudding:
- Heat 250ml of milk until boiling. Mix the remaining 150ml of cold milk with the vanilla pudding mix. Gradually add this mixture to the boiling milk, stirring constantly until the pudding thickens. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the chopped white chocolate until melted and smooth. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the Fruit:
- Clean and chop the strawberries and slice the bananas. Set aside.
- Assemble the Layers:
- Dip biscuits briefly in warm milk and lay them at the bottom of your dish.
- Spread a layer of the cooled pudding over the biscuits.
- Add a layer of chopped strawberries, followed by another layer of pudding.
- Place a layer of sliced bananas, and cover with the final layer of pudding.
- Top with whipped cream and additional strawberries and bananas for decoration.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour to allow the layers to set.
- Serve chilled, cutting into squares or slices as preferred.
Enjoy this effortlessly elegant Vanilla, Strawberry, and Banana Layered Cake, a refreshing treat that's sure to be a hit at any summer gathering!