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STRAWBERRY-BANANA PUDDING CAKE

This luscious pink pudding cake is so easy to put together. Top it with fresh fruit, and you have one very happy family.

—Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, OH


Prep: 15 min. • Cook:1/2 hours + standing • Makes: 10 servings

1 pkg. strawberry cake mix (regular size)

1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) instant banana cream pudding mix

2 cups plain Greek yogurt

4 large eggs

1 cup water

3/4 cup canola oil

2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil

1 cup white baking chips

Optional toppings: vanilla ice cream, sliced bananas, sliced strawberries and fresh basil

1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes; stir in basil. Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until edges of cake are golden brown (center will be moist), 3 1/2-4 hours.

2. Turn off slow cooker; sprinkle cake with baking chips. Remove insert; let stand, uncovered, 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, with toppings as desired.

Per serving: 373 cal., 29g fat (8g sat. fat), 90mg chol., 239mg sod., 23g carb. (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g pro.