Description
Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake is a fun and festive layered dessert featuring moist cake, fresh strawberries, creamy pudding, and whipped topping served in a punch bowl, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare as directed)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1/4 cup strawberry gelatin powder
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Prepare the white cake mix according to package instructions. Bake in a 9×13-inch pan and let cool completely.
- In a small bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin powder in boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved and let cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the vanilla pudding mixes with cold milk as directed on the package. Chill until set.
- In a large punch bowl, crumble the cooled cake into bite-sized pieces.
- Layer half of the cake pieces in the punch bowl, then add half of the sliced strawberries.
- Pour half of the prepared pudding over the cake and strawberries.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, strawberries, and pudding.
- Pour the cooled strawberry gelatin over the top and gently mix to combine.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the dessert.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Chilling the dessert overnight helps the flavors meld and sets the layers nicely.
- Serve with a large spoon or ladle for easy scooping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: strawberry punch bowl cake, layered dessert, party cake, fresh strawberry dessert, easy no-bake cake