Half Strawberry Shortcake, Half Banana Pudding Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup all-purpose flour.
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½ cup granulated sugar.
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1 tsp baking powder.
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¼ tsp salt.
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½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed).
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1 large egg.
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½ cup milk.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced).
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1 cup milk (for pudding).
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1 cup heavy cream (for pudding).
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½ cup granulated sugar (for pudding).
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1 tsp vanilla extract (for pudding).
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2 tbsp cornstarch.
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3 large egg yolks.
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2 ripe bananas (sliced).
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1 package vanilla wafers (for layering).
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1 cup heavy cream (for topping).
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¼ cup powdered sugar (for topping).
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1 tsp vanilla extract (for topping).
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
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In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry mixture, then fold in the sliced strawberries.
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Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
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For the banana pudding, heat milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and allow the mixture to cool.
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Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cooled pudding mixture.
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Slice the cooled shortcake horizontally. Place the bottom half on a serving plate and layer with half of the banana pudding, banana slices, and vanilla wafers.
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Place the second cake layer on top, spread the remaining banana pudding, and garnish with more banana slices and vanilla wafers.
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In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake.
# Notes:
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This cake is a perfect fusion of classic strawberry shortcake and creamy banana pudding, combining the sweetness of strawberries with the richness of banana pudding and vanilla wafers.
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Chilling the pudding before assembling ensures a firm texture and better flavor.