Nicole's Punch Bowl Cake

Dive into layers of pure dessert bliss with Nicole's Punch Bowl Cake, the ultimate no-fuss crowd-pleaser for any gathering! This delightful trifle-style dessert features crumbles of moist yellow cake, silky vanilla pudding, tropical crushed pineapple, fresh strawberries, and sweet bananas, all beautifully layered with luscious whipped topping. Finished with a sprinkle of chopped pecans or walnuts for an optional crunch, this chilled dessert is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or special occasions. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to 12, this visually stunning and flavor-packed recipe is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying to eat. Create this fruity, creamy masterpiece and watch it shine as the centerpiece of your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 box Yellow cake mix
• 3 Large eggs (as required for cake mix)
• 0.33 cup Vegetable oil (as required for cake mix)
• 1 cup Water (as required for cake mix)
• 1 box Vanilla instant pudding mix
• 2 cups Milk (for pudding preparation)
• 20 ounces Crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 cups Fresh or canned strawberries, sliced
• 3 Bananas, sliced
• 16 ounces Whipped topping
• 1 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package instructions. This usually involves mixing the cake mix with the eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth.

Step 3

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for the time specified on the box, usually 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.

Step 4

While the cake cools, prepare the vanilla pudding according to the package instructions by whisking the pudding mix with milk until thickened. Chill the pudding in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.

Step 5

Once the cake has cooled, crumble it into small pieces.

Step 6

In a large punch bowl (or a similar-sized serving dish), start layering the ingredients. Begin with a layer of crumbled cake, followed by a layer of pudding, a layer of crushed pineapple, a layer of sliced strawberries, a layer of bananas, and a layer of whipped topping. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a generous layer of whipped topping.

Step 7

Sprinkle the top with chopped pecans or walnuts, if desired.

Step 8

Cover the punch bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve with a large serving spoon and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3390.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6477.4

Total Fat 379.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 134.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g
Cholesterol 1055.8mg	0%
Sodium 3003.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 750.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.1g	0%
Total Sugars 415.8g
Protein 90.6g	0%

Vitamin D 632.2IU	0%
Calcium 1639.3mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 4949.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.4%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 44.2%