Description
Southern strawberry punch bowl cake brings layers of pure summer delight right to your dessert table, where creamy textures and fresh berry sweetness create a crowd-pleasing treat that disappears faster than you can grab a spoon. Smooth cake, whipped cream, and ripe strawberries combine in a simple yet irresistible Southern classic that makes gathering friends and family around the table pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 yellow cake mix
- 2 10 oz packages frozen strawberries
- 2 bananas
- 1 large can crushed pineapple (drained)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 6 oz package instant vanilla pudding
Topping:
- 1 16 oz carton Cool Whip
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly.
- Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package directions and carefully pour the batter into the greased pan.
- Bake the cake for exactly 27 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should come out clean.
- Allow your cake to cool completely at room temperature for about 45-60 minutes.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine the 6 oz vanilla pudding mix with 2 (10 oz) packages of thawed strawberries.
- Mash 2 ripe bananas into the strawberry mixture until well integrated.
- Add the drained crushed pineapple to the fruit mixture and stir until everything is evenly distributed.
- Using a fork, gently create multiple holes across the entire surface of your cooled cake.
- Slowly pour the fruity pudding mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into all the punctured spaces.
- Carefully spread the entire 16 oz container of Cool Whip across the top of the cake in an even layer.
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and set completely.
- Serve directly from the pan or transfer to individual serving bowls for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- Poke plenty of holes in the cooled cake to help the pudding mixture seep deep into every layer for maximum flavor absorption.
- Let the cake chill for at least 4 hours, or even overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and create a more intense dessert experience.
- For a lighter version, substitute the Cool Whip with Greek yogurt or whipped cream and use sugar-free pudding mix.
- Fresh strawberries make an excellent garnish and add a bright pop of color right before serving the dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg