Christmas Punch Bowl Cake Recipes

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.

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.

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.

Steps:

• Make cake according to package directions.
• Cool completely.
• Crumble cake.
• Place half of crumbled cake in a large punch bowl.
• Prepare pistachio pudding according to package directions.
• Pour half of prepared pistachio pudding over cake, spreading evely over cake.
• Spoon half of undrained pineapple over pistachio pudding.
• Poke holes in cake to allow pineapple juice to seep through.
• Pour half of the strawberry pie filling over the pineapple mixture.
• Spread half of the nondairy whipped topping over the strawberry pie filling.
• Begin another layer by adding the remaining cake, pudding, pineapple, pie filling and finally ending with the nondairy whipped topping.
• Garnish with the maraschino cherries and walnut halves, in an alternating pattern.
• Refrigerate until you serve it to your guests.

Steps:

• Bake cake as directed.
• Combine 1/2 cake in a punch bowl.
• Mix pudding as directed.
• Pour 1/2 of pudding over cake in punch bowl.
• Add 1 can cherry pie filling, 1 can drained pineapple, and a layer of bananas.
• Add 1/2 of Cool Whip and 1/2 pecans.
• Repeat layers again and top finally with cherries and pecans.