Punch Bowl Cake

This show-stopping Punch Bowl Cake is a nostalgic treat perfect for potlucks and family gatherings. It features layers of tender yellow cake broken into bite-sized pieces, interspersed with sweet cherry pie filling, creamy vanilla and chocolate puddings, and fresh fruits like pineapple and bananas. The addition of nondairy whipped topping and chopped nuts adds lightness and crunch. No baking skills required beyond the cake mix, making it an easy yet impressive dessert that feeds a crowd. Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor melding.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12

Calories: 338.8

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This show-stopping Punch Bowl Cake is a nostalgic treat perfect for potlucks and family gatherings. It features layers of tender yellow cake broken into bite-sized pieces, interspersed with sweet cherry pie filling, creamy vanilla and chocolate puddings, and fresh fruits like pineapple and bananas. The addition of nondairy whipped topping and chopped nuts adds lightness and crunch. No baking skills required beyond the cake mix, making it an easy yet impressive dessert that feeds a crowd. Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor melding.

Ingredients

1 Box Yellow cake mix
1 can Cherry pie filling
1 (3 oz) package each, vanilla

Directions

1
Preheat oven to the temperature specified on the yellow cake mix box.
2
Bake the yellow cake according to package directions and allow it to cool completely.
3
While the cake bakes, prepare the vanilla and chocolate instant puddings according to package directions and refrigerate until slightly thickened.
4
In a large punch bowl or trifle dish, crumble the cooled cake into medium-sized pieces and spread half over the bottom.
5
Spread half of the cherry pie filling evenly over the cake layer.
6
Layer half of the prepared vanilla pudding and half of the chocolate pudding over the cherries.
7
Add a layer of drained crushed pineapple, sliced bananas, nondairy whipped topping, and chopped nuts.
8
Repeat the layers with the remaining cake pieces, cherry filling, puddings, pineapple, bananas, whipped topping, and nuts.
9
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.
10
Before serving, garnish with additional coconut, chopped nuts, or maraschino cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 338.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 75.2g26%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 10.7g
Protein 7.2g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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