Description
Punch Bowl Cake is a delightful, visually stunning dessert that combines layers of light angel food cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and fresh seasonal fruits. Perfect for any occasion, this no-bake treat is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Each slice offers a burst of flavor and sweetness that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10 oz) angel food cake
- 2 cups instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups mixed fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, bananas)
- Optional: chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the angel food cake according to package instructions or bake your homemade version. Allow it to cool completely before cutting into pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- In another bowl, beat the chilled heavy whipping cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
- Layer the punch bowl starting with cake pieces at the bottom, followed by pudding, whipped cream, and fresh fruits. Repeat layering until ingredients are used up or you reach the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg