Best Punch Bowl Cake Recipes

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 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.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE PUNCH BOWL CAKE

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.

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.

SOUTHERN STRAWBERRY PUNCH BOWL CAKE

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!

PUNCH BOWL CAKE I

Steps:

• Bake cake mix according to package directions for 2 layers, let cakes cool.
• Make pudding as per package directions and set aside to firm.
• Put one layer of cake in bottom of large punch bowl, spread with 1/2 of the vanilla pudding , then the entire can of fruit cocktail, 1/2 of the cherry pie filling, 1/2 of the coconut and 1/2 of the nuts, then 1/2 of the whipped topping. Place the second layer of cake in the bowl and spread with remainder of the vanilla pudding, the entire can of crushed pineapple, the remaining cherry pie filling, nuts, then coconut, top with the remaining 1/2 of the whipped topping. Garnish top with chopped nuts. Serve with a large spoon.

PUNCH BOWL CAKE

Steps:

• 1. Make cake following directions on box. Cool cake completely
• 2. Prepare pudding as directed on box and chill to set. Place one layer of cake on bottom of punch bowl. You will have to trim cake to fit. Set aside extra pieces of cake.Spread 1/2 layer of mixture on cake as follows.
• 3. Pudding,cherries,pineapple,nuts and cool whip. Add second layer of cake and continue in same order useing the rest of the mixture, Add leftover pieces of cake on top.
• 4. Spread on coconut. Top with maraschino cherries and nuts. Serve with spoon downside of bowl to get some of all ingredients. Put cake together several hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.

PUNCH BOWL CAKE

Steps:

• 1. BAKE CAKE ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS ON BOX, BAKE IN A 9X13 BAKING PAN, COOL AND CUT INTO CUBES. MIX 2 BOXES OF INSTANT VANILLA PUDDING WITH THE 2 CUPS OF COLD MILK ADD INTO PUDDING MIXTURE 1/2 OF COOL WHIP AND SET ASIDE. READY TO ASSEMBLE CAKE. IN A LARGE GLASS BOWL PUT HALF OF CUBED CAKE,ONE CAN OF PINEAPPLE ON TOP OF CAKE, THEN ADD ON TOP OF PINEAPPLE 1/2 PUDDING, NEXT ONE CAN OF CHERRY PIE FILLING. REPEAT LAYERS AND TOP WITH THE REST OF COOL WHIP AND TOP WITH PECANS.
• 2. ITS BEST TO MAKE IN THE MORNING THE DAY YOU WANT TO SERVE IT. GIVE IT A CHANCE TO LET THE FAVORS MARRY.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE PUNCH BOWL CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare cake as directed on package and bake in a 9x13 inch pan. Cool.
• In a medium bowl, beat pudding with milk until thick and let set in the fridge.
• Cut cake into small cubes and place half of them in the bottom of a glass punch bowl.
• Make a layer, placing half of the pudding over the cake cubes, cover with half of the crushed candy bars pieces and then with half of the Cool Whip.
• Then make another layer with the remainder cake cubes, pudding, candy bar pieces and cover with Cool Whip.
• Sprinkle pecans or nuts on top and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight for better flavor.

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!

CHOCOLATE-ORANGE PUNCH BOWL CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
• Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix milk and orange peel. With whisk, beat pudding mix into milk mixture about 2 minutes or until blended.
• Cut or tear cooled cake into 1-inch pieces. Arrange half of pieces in 3 1/2-quart glass serving bowl, cutting pieces to fit shape of bowl. Drizzle 1/2 cup of the chocolate syrup over cake; spread with 2 cups of the pudding. Reserve 1/2 cup orange segments for garnish; arrange remaining orange segments over pudding. Add remaining cake pieces. Top with remaining chocolate syrup, remaining pudding and the whipped topping. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled.
• Garnish dessert with reserved orange segments. Store covered in refrigerator up to 8 hours.

NO BAKE STRAWBERRY PUNCH BOWL CAKE

Steps:

• 1. Thaw Strawberries. Pour strawberry glaze over strawberries and stir until berries are coated with glaze. .
• 2. In another bowl mix sour cream, cool whip, pecans, coconut and powdered sugar
• 3. In another bowl break the angel food cakes up in small to medium size pieces.
• 4. In the punch bowl or whatever container you choose to use, spread 1/3-1/2 of strawberry mixture. Using 1/3-12 of the angel food cake make a layer on top of the strawberry mixture. Now using 1/3-12 of sour cream mixture make a layer on top of the angel food cake. Continue to make layers in the container until all of the strawberries, cake and sour cream are gone ending with the sour cream mixture. If need be you can put more cool whip on top to finish it off. However you will need to have purchased another container for this purpose.

MICHELLE'S PUNCH BOWL CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare the cake mix as directed by the manufacturer. Bake in a 9x13 inch pan, or two 8 inch round pans. When the cake is cool, split in half, horizontally. Prepare the vanilla pudding according to package directions.
• Crumble half of the cake into the bottom of the punch bowl. Then put a layer of 1/3 of the whipped topping, a layer of 1/2 of the pudding, then a layer of 1/2 the can of pineapple. Repeat the layers in the same amounts, and top with the remaining whipped topping. Keep refrigerated until serving.

BLUEBERRY PUNCH BOWL CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare the cake mix according to its package directions for a 13x9 inch pan; bake as directed; cool.
• Prepare pudding mix according to package directions; store in refrigerator.
• To assemble the cake: crumble half of the cooled cake into the bottom of a glass punch bowl, trifle bowl, or large glass serving bowl.
• Layer with half the pudding, half the pineapple, 1 can of blueberry pie filling, half of the Cool whip, then half of the nuts.
• Repeat layers.
• Store in the refrigerator.

CHRISTMAS PUNCH BOWL CAKE

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.

SOUTHERN STRAWBERRY-PINEAPPLE PUNCH BOWL CAKE RECIPE - (3.8/5)

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.

CHOCOLATE-ORANGE PUNCH BOWL CAKE

Steps:

• 1. HEAT OVEN TO 350F. GREASE BOTTOM ONLY OF A 13X9 INCH PAN WITH COOKING SPRAY.
• 2. MAKE CAKE AS DIRECTED ON PACKAGE. RUN KNIFE AROUND SIDES OF PAN TO LOOSEN. COOL COMPLETELY.
• 3. MEANWHILE, IN A LARGE BOWL, MIX MILK AND ORANGE PEEL. WITH WIRE WHISK, BEAT PUDDING MIX INTO MILK MIXTURE ABOUT 2 MINUTES OR UNTIL BLENDED.
• 4. CUT COOLED CAKE INTO 1-INCH PIECES. ARRANGE PIECES IN A 3 1/2 QT GLASS SERVING BOWL, CUTTING PIECES TO FIT SHAPE OF BOWL. DRIZZLE 1/2 CUP OF THE CHOCOLATE FUDGE OVER CAKE; SPREAD WITH 2 CUPS OF PUDDING. RESERVE 1/2 CUP ORANGE SEGMENTS FOR GARNISH; ARRANGE REMAINING SEGMENTS OVER PUDDING. ADD REMAINING CAKE PIECES. TOP WITH REMAINING FUDGE SAUCE, REMAINING PUDDING AND THE WHIPPED TOPPING. COVER AND REFRIGERATE FOR AT LEAST 2 HRS.
• 5. GARNISH DESSERT WITH RESERVED ORANGE SEGMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN DIPPED IN MELTED CHOCOLATE. STORE COVERED IN REFRIGERATOR UP TO 8 HRS.

PUNCH BOWL CAKE

Steps:

• 1. Bake cake in 9 x 13 pan and cool. Break cooled cake into small pieces and place in bottom of punch bowl. Make 1 box pudding according to directions on box. Pour over cake. Spread 1 can Cherry Pie Filling over this. Spread 1 can crushed pineapple over this. Spread half of cool whip over this. Repeat the entire process. Sprinkle nuts on top. Chill. Feeds 20 to 30 people.

CARAMEL PUNCH BOWL CAKE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the cake mix in 8x12 cake pan according to package directions, bake and completely cool. Cut into 2 inch squares while still in pan.
• 2. Prepare 2 boxes of vanilla pudding while cake is baking and set in fridge to firm. Drain cherries and set aside.
• 3. In large glass punch bowl layer cake squares, caramel, cherries, nuts, the whipped topping all the way to top of bowl. Final layer will be whipped topping.
• 4. On top layer of whipped topping sprinkle with nuts, drizzle from spoon a little caramel swirl and place 3 cherries in center. The larger the serving spoon the fewer people it serves.

NICOLE'S PUNCH BOWL CAKE

Steps:

• Reserve small amount of bananas, cherries, nuts and ice cream pieces for the top.
• Bake cake according to package directions.
• Make vanilla pudding, chill till needed.
• Tear cake into little pieces, set aside.
• If you don't premake you cake, make sure it is completely cooled before making this dessert.
• In a punch bowl or large serving bowl layer ingredients as follows.
• Thin layer of pudding to cover bottom of bowl.
• Small layer of cake pieces (1/4 pineapple, peaches, bananas, oranges and cherries).
• When spooning peaches, don't drain; you will use any leftover syrup at end.
• Small amount of nuts.
• Layer of whipped cream.
• Layer of crushed ice cream cone pieces.
• Follow the layers until your done with fruit and pudding.
• May have some cake left over.
• Pour remaining syrup over last layer of cake.
• Top with remaining whipped cream, fruit, nuts and ice cream cone pieces.
• Drizzle chocolate sauce over the top.
• Chill till ready to serve. Best when cold.