The Best Punch Bowl Cake Recipes

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.

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!

PUNCH BOWL CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Bake sheet cake according to package directions. Let cool completely.
• Prepare the instant pudding according to package directions. Set aside.
• Drain the pineapple. Save the juice.
• Break or cut cake into bite size pieces.
• Place half of cake in bottom of punch bowl.
• Add one can of crushed pineapple. Spread over cake.
• Add 1/2 of the can of cherry pie filling as a layer.
• Add half of the pudding mix as a layer.
• Add half of the cool whip as a layer.
• Sprinkle on half of the coconut as a layer.
• Add half of the nuts if desired.
• Repeat all the layers again.
• Sprinkle coconut on top.
• Garnish with a few cherries and the nuts.
• Refrigerate one to two hours before serving.
• Enjoy!

PUNCH BOWL CAKE

Steps:

• Bake cake according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cool cake completely on a wire rack. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in pineapple; cover and refrigerate. Fold coconut and nuts into whipped topping., To assemble, cut the cake into 1-in. cubes; place half in a 5-qt. punch bowl. Top with half of the pudding mixture and half of the whipped topping mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with additional pecans if desired. Cover and refrigerate until serving.