This vibrant Punchbowl Cake is a no-bake dessert masterpiece that brings together sweet yellow cake crumbs, juicy crushed pineapple, and creamy vanilla pudding. Layered with cherry pie filling, toasted pecans, and coconut, it offers a delightful mix of textures and tropical flavors. Perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or when you need an impressive yet easy centerpiece. The cool whip adds a light, airy finish that balances the sweetness of the cake and fruit. It 226;ÂÂs a nostalgic favorite thatâÂÂs simple to assemble and always a crowd-pleaser.
Punchbowl Cake
Description
This vibrant Punchbowl Cake is a no-bake dessert masterpiece that brings together sweet yellow cake crumbs, juicy crushed pineapple, and creamy vanilla pudding. Layered with cherry pie filling, toasted pecans, and coconut, it offers a delightful mix of textures and tropical flavors. Perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or when you need an impressive yet easy centerpiece. The cool whip adds a light, airy finish that balances the sweetness of the cake and fruit. It&# 226;ÂÂs a nostalgic favorite thatâÂÂs simple to assemble and always a crowd-pleaser.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC) and bake yellow cake mix according to package directions.
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Allow the cake to cool completely, then crumble it into fine crumbs.
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Prepare instant vanilla pudding according to package directions and let it set.
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Drain the crushed pineapple well and slice the bananas.
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In a large clear punch bowl, layer half of the cake crumbs.
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Spread half of the prepared vanilla pudding over the cake crumbs.
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Add half of the cherry pie filling, half of the pineapple, and half of the sliced bananas.
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Dollop half of the Cool Whip over the fruit layers.
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Sprinkle half of the coconut and pecans over the Cool Whip.
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Repeat the layers with the remaining cake crumbs, pudding, pie filling, pineapple, bananas, Cool Whip, coconut, and pecans.
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Garnish with maraschino cherries and reserve a few coconut flakes and pecans for extra topping if desired.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 48.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.0mg0%
- Total Carbohydrate 10.7g4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 1.0g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.