The Best 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:

• Whisk milk and pudding mix together in a bowl until pudding mix is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate until pudding is set, at least 5 minutes.
• Place 1 of the angel food cake slices in the bottom of a punch bowl. Spread pudding over cake and top with another cake slice. Spread strawberries over cake and top with another cake slice. Spread whipped topping over cake and top with final slice of cake. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.

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:

• Preheat an oven to 350°F. Mix the cake batter according to the directions given in the package. Divide the cake batter into two round cake pans. Bake the cakes set aside to cool. Mix the pudding according to the directions given in the package. Refrigerate. Cut one layer of cake into small chunks; put in punch bowl. Spread half of the pudding on top; then add half of the pineapple and 1 package of strawberries. Slice one banana on top; add1/2 carton of Cool Whip, spreading to cover completely. Repeat with the other layer ending with Cool Whip. Put the cake in the refrigerator overnight so that the strawberries will thaw and their juices will infuse the cake. Serve chilled.

Steps:

• 1. Bake cake in two round cake pans and set aside to cool.
• 2. Make pudding and set in refrigerator to get cold. Cut one layer of cake in small chunks; put in punch bowl.
• 3. Spread half of pudding on top; then add half of pineapple and one package strawberries. Slice one banana on top; half of Cool Whip, spreading to cover completely
• 4. Repeat with the other layer the same - ending with Cool Whip. Let set in refrigerator overnight. Just look at this vision of yummylishus beauty!