Punch Bowl Cake Recipe

Punch Bowl Cake is a traditional southern dessert layered with fluffy cake, creamy pudding, cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, then topped with whipped cream and pecans. Everyone will love it!

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– box yellow cake mix – vanilla pudding – cherry pie filling – crushed pineapple – whipped topping – chopped pecans – maraschino cherries, cut in half for top (optional)

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1. Prepare and bake cake in a 9×13″ pan, according to box instructions. 2. Allow cake to completely cool, then cut it into 1″ cubes.

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3. Crumble half of the cake into your punch bowl.

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4. Mix 2 boxes of vanilla pudding boxes (3 oz. each), according to the box. Spread half (or 1 box) of the pudding on top of the cake crumbles.

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5. Drain pineapple and spread half (or 1 can) over the pudding.

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6. Spoon half (1 can) of cherry pie filling on top of pineapple.

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7. Spread 8 ounces of whipped cream on top. Repeat layers.

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8. Sprinkle pecans on top and maraschino cherries, if desired. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Serve cold and enjoy!

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