Helens Punch Bowl Cake Dessert For A Crowd Recipes

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 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!

HELEN'S PUNCH BOWL CAKE--DESSERT FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Fix pudding according to package directions.
• Cube cakes and put 1/2 of the cubes in the bottom of the punch bowl.
• Then layer 1/2 of the remaining ingredients.
• Then start over with the cubes and finish as first layer.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Serve in bowls.

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:

• 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.

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.