Banana Pudding Bundt Cake with White Chocolate Ganache

From: Jenn@eatcakefordinner

1 yellow cake mix

1 (3.4 oz.) box instant banana cream pudding

1 c. mashed bananas (about 2-3 bananas)

4 eggs

1 c. water

1/2 c. vegetable or canola oil

1 tsp. vanilla

sliced almonds, for garnish, opt.

White Chocolate Ganache

1 c. white chocolate chips

1/4 c. heavy cream

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. For the Cake: Combine dry cake mix, dry pudding mix, mashed bananas, eggs, water, oil and vanilla in a large bowl and whisk together until completely smooth and well combined. Pour into a very well greased and floured large bundt pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 15 minutes. Then, invert to a wire rack and cool completely. When cake is completely cool, make the ganache.

For the White Chocolate Ganache: Place white chocolate chips in a small bowl; set aside. In a separate small bowl, microwave heavy cream for 20-30 seconds or until it starts to bubble. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Stir together until chips are melted and mixture is silky smooth. If the chocolate chips aren't completely melted, microwave the mixture for 15 seconds at a time until chips are melted. Pour ganache over cooled cake and garnish with sliced almonds, if desired. Allow glaze to set, slice and serve.

Jenn's Notes: I recommend using a yellow cake mix that does not already have pudding added. I always grease my bundt pans with shortening and then coat with flour. I have only used Guittard white chocolate chips for my ganache.