Banana pudding is a timeless classic ... place your block of cream cheese in a sealable plastic bag and submerge the bag in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes, turning the bag occasionally.

Expect this cake to taste super moist and delicious. It is one of the prettiest poke cakes I have seen. And to serve this ...

To make it a little easier, you can make the custard one day in advance and then layer the banana pudding just before serving ...