Punch Bowl Cake I

Rating: 4.5 stars
14 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 11
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 2
  • 1 star values: 0

Good cake, takes a little work. Great for parties and get togethers.

By Carol Zee

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Recipe Summary

Servings:
15
Yield:
1 large punch bowl
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

15
Original recipe yields 15 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Bake cake mix according to package directions for 2 layers, let cakes cool.

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  • 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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
495 calories; protein 4.4g; carbohydrates 72.3g; fat 22.5g; cholesterol 0.7mg; sodium 410.2mg. Full Nutrition
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Reviews (11)

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JOHOOV
Rating: 5 stars
07/22/2003
I have made this recipe several times now and has been a hit each time! It is easy to throw together so anytime I need to bring a desert this is my first choice. Read More
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Most helpful critical review

PMOSCHGAT
Rating: 2 stars
01/12/2009
This is an awesome party dessert. I am asked to make it every year for our office Christmas Party. Always a huge hit! Read More
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(2)
14 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 11
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 2
  • 1 star values: 0
Reviews:
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JOHOOV
Rating: 5 stars
07/22/2003
I have made this recipe several times now and has been a hit each time! It is easy to throw together so anytime I need to bring a desert this is my first choice. Read More
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(25)
BHENDERSON2
Rating: 5 stars
01/22/2005
This recipe was so easy. I enjoyed making as well. The only thing I didn't really like is the fruit cocktail so next time I'll replace it with Mandarin Oranges or more Cherry Pie filling. Everyone at my party loved it too! Read More
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goodcooker
Rating: 5 stars
02/26/2006
This was a good recipe to take with you o the go. It feeds a ton of people and it is great! I didn't use the fruit cocktail but it was still good. I will make again. Thanks for the recipe! Read More
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Susie Castanon Knighten
Rating: 5 stars
10/17/2003
GREAT for parties Read More
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AERON
Rating: 5 stars
07/09/2007
I left out the fruit cocktail and the coconut and everyone still loved it. I think that if I make it again I will add bananas. GREAT RECIPE!!! THANKS!!!! Read More
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Eve
Rating: 5 stars
01/30/2007
loved it!!! I did it in a sheet cake and cut that into small squares. I also used mandarine oranges instead of fruit cocktail. Read More
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lefinley
Rating: 5 stars
01/01/2008
Loved it! Didn't change a thing and will definately make again. Thanks for sharing. Read More
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PMOSCHGAT
Rating: 2 stars
01/12/2009
This is an awesome party dessert. I am asked to make it every year for our office Christmas Party. Always a huge hit! Read More
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(2)
susang4086
Rating: 2 stars
11/22/2011
Didn't care for this nor did my 15 year old son. I have had punch bowl cake before and loved it. Not sure why this recipie didn't work for me. Read More
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