Creating Strawberry Shortcake Meets Banana Pudding can be simple if you follow these easy steps:

1. Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until well blended.
3. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake according to the package instructions or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely.
4. Make the Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
5. Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the vanilla extract.
6. Layer the Dessert: Once the cake is cool, cut it into even layers. In a large trifle dish or individual cups, layer the following:
– A layer of cake
– A layer of vanilla pudding
– A layer of whipped cream
– A layer of sliced strawberries
– A layer of sliced bananas
7. Repeat the Layers: Continue layering until you reach the top of the dish, finishing with a layer of whipped cream and a few slices of fruit for decoration.
8. Chill: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dessert effortlessly!