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Punch Bowl Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour 4 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

Punch Bowl Cake is a delightful layered trifle dessert combining moist yellow cake, creamy vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, pineapple, bananas, and whipped topping. This visually stunning and deliciously refreshing treat is perfect for gatherings and celebrations, offering a perfect balance of fruity freshness and luscious creaminess in every bite.

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • Eggs, oil, and water as per cake mix box instructions

Pudding

  • 2 (3.4 ounce) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 cups whole milk, cold

Fruit

  • 1 pound strawberries, stems removed and sliced (plus more for garnish)
  • 20 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained well
  • 4 bananas, thinly sliced (plus more for garnish)

Topping

  • 8 ounce tub whipped topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with baking spray to prepare it for the cake batter.
  2. Make Cake: Prepare the yellow cake according to the package instructions using the specified amounts of eggs, oil, and water. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake as directed on the box. Once baked, transfer to a wire rack and allow the cake to cool completely.
  3. Prepare Pudding: While the cake cools, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and 4 cups of cold whole milk by hand for about 2 minutes until the pudding thickens. Refrigerate the pudding for at least 15 minutes to set.
  4. Cut Cake: Once cooled, cut the cake into 1 to 2 inch cubes to prepare for layering.
  5. Layer Base Cake: Place half of the cake cubes evenly at the bottom of a standard-sized trifle or punch bowl.
  6. Add Pudding Layer: Spread half of the chilled pudding evenly over the cake cubes in the bowl.
  7. Add Strawberries: Arrange sliced strawberries on top of the pudding layer for a fresh fruity layer.
  8. Add Pineapple: Spread well-drained crushed pineapple evenly over the strawberry layer.
  9. Second Cake Layer: Add the remaining cake cubes on top of the pineapple layer.
  10. Second Pudding Layer: Spread the remaining pudding over the cake cubes.
  11. Add Bananas: Top the pudding layer with a generous layer of thinly sliced bananas.
  12. Whipped Topping: Finish the dessert by spreading the whipped topping evenly over the bananas, garnishing additionally with more strawberries and bananas if desired.
  13. Serve or Chill: Serve the punch bowl cake immediately for a softer texture or chill it for a few hours to let the flavors meld and the cake soften before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure to fully cool the cake before assembling to prevent pudding from melting.
  • Use cold milk for pudding to help it thicken properly and set well.
  • Chilling the assembled punch bowl cake for 1-2 hours improves flavor melding and texture.
  • Drain crushed pineapple very well to avoid excess moisture making the dessert soggy.
  • For a more festive presentation, garnish the top layer with extra fresh fruit just before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/punch-bowl-cake-recipe/