The Best Punch Bowl Cake Recipes

PUNCH BOWL CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions. Divide the batter into two pans and bake. Let the cakes cool to room temperature.
• While the cakes are cooling, prepare the pudding according to package instructions. Use the milk for the liquid.
• Once the cakes have cooled, break them up into small chunks.
• Place half of the cake on the bottom of a large punch bowl. Top it with half of the pudding, spreading evenly. Top with three slices of bananas, followed by 1 can of pineapple, 1 can of cherry pie filling, and half of the coconut.
• Repeat the step with the remaining ingredients.
• Top the cake with whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
• Chill before serving. Enjoy!

NICOLE'S PUNCH BOWL CAKE

Steps:

• Reserve small amount of bananas, cherries, nuts and ice cream pieces for the top.
• Bake cake according to package directions.
• Make vanilla pudding, chill till needed.
• Tear cake into little pieces, set aside.
• If you don't premake you cake, make sure it is completely cooled before making this dessert.
• In a punch bowl or large serving bowl layer ingredients as follows.
• Thin layer of pudding to cover bottom of bowl.
• Small layer of cake pieces (1/4 pineapple, peaches, bananas, oranges and cherries).
• When spooning peaches, don't drain; you will use any leftover syrup at end.
• Small amount of nuts.
• Layer of whipped cream.
• Layer of crushed ice cream cone pieces.
• Follow the layers until your done with fruit and pudding.
• May have some cake left over.
• Pour remaining syrup over last layer of cake.
• Top with remaining whipped cream, fruit, nuts and ice cream cone pieces.
• Drizzle chocolate sauce over the top.
• Chill till ready to serve. Best when cold.

PUNCH BOWL CAKE II

Steps:

• Bake cake mix according to package directions for 2 layers, let cakes cool.
• Prepare the pudding according to package with the 5 c. milk.
• In a large punch bowl, start with one layer of the cake, broken up into pieces. Spread with half of the pudding, then slice three bananas over the pudding. Then layer 1 can drained pineapple, one can pie filling and half of the coconut.
• Repeat in the same order with the remaining ingredients.
• Top with whipped topping, then sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Chill and serve.

PUNCH BOWL CAKE

Steps:

• 1. BAKE CAKE ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS ON BOX, BAKE IN A 9X13 BAKING PAN, COOL AND CUT INTO CUBES. MIX 2 BOXES OF INSTANT VANILLA PUDDING WITH THE 2 CUPS OF COLD MILK ADD INTO PUDDING MIXTURE 1/2 OF COOL WHIP AND SET ASIDE. READY TO ASSEMBLE CAKE. IN A LARGE GLASS BOWL PUT HALF OF CUBED CAKE,ONE CAN OF PINEAPPLE ON TOP OF CAKE, THEN ADD ON TOP OF PINEAPPLE 1/2 PUDDING, NEXT ONE CAN OF CHERRY PIE FILLING. REPEAT LAYERS AND TOP WITH THE REST OF COOL WHIP AND TOP WITH PECANS.
• 2. ITS BEST TO MAKE IN THE MORNING THE DAY YOU WANT TO SERVE IT. GIVE IT A CHANCE TO LET THE FAVORS MARRY.

AWESOME PUNCH BOWL CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare yellow cake mix as directed on package. Bake on cookie sheet or jelly roll pan.
• Let cake cool. Tear into small pieces.
• Mix 2 packages vanilla pudding mix with 3 cups milk and 1 can sweeten condensed milk. Let this mixture set 30 minutes. Fold in 12 ounces Cool Whip.
• Put mixture in the refrigerator to set. Begin layering ingredients in punch bowl starting with cake, then strawberries, then pineapple, then bananas.
• Next pour some of the pudding mixture over layers.
• Next add a layer of Cool Whip over (using 16 ounce carton) the layers.
• Continue layering using the order just given until punch bowl is full. Refrigerate until ready to eat.
• This makes a very large cake and is best when prepared the day before serving.
• In a pinch, you can skip the last layer of Cool Whip and it is still wonderful.