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Punch Bowl Cake

  • Author: Trusted Blog

Description

A delicious and easy-to-make layered dessert that combines cake, pudding, fruit, and whipped cream in a punch bowl for a stunning presentation.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding
  • 4 cups cold milk
  • 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 (21 oz) cans cherry pie filling
  • 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package directions and bake in a 9×13-inch pan. Allow to cool completely, then crumble into large pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  3. In a large punch bowl or trifle dish, layer half of the crumbled cake, followed by half of the pudding, half of the crushed pineapple, and half of the cherry pie filling.
  4. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
  5. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the top layer and sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.