Layered Punch Bowl Cake Recipes

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 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!

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

Steps:

• Bake cake according to directions on box, using two round cake pans with removable bottoms. Set aside to cool.
• Mix up both packages of pudding according to box directions, let set up in fridge.
• Drain pineapple, and put in a large bowl, along with diced strawberries, and sliced bananas, set aside.
• Take one half of cake, removed from cake pan, but still on cake pan bottom, and loosen with knife from cake pan bottom.
• Then cut cake into cubes and layer in bottom of punch bowl, or trifle dish.
• Then top lightly with a layer of each: vanilla pudding, fruit, cool whip, nuts, and another layer each of cake cubes, pudding, and fruit, finishing with top layer of cool whip and nuts.
• Use only half of total ingredients for this cake.
• Then take the other half of cake and repeat the process as with the first cake: cut cake into cubes and layer the rest of all ingredients (in order) in a second punch bowl or trifle dish, until finishing with cool whip and nuts on top.
• 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.