This strawberry shortcake punch bowl cake is a refreshing, fruity dessert that is perfect for summer gatherings. Layers of fluffy cake, sweet strawberries, and creamy whipped topping come together in a beautiful trifle that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 1 pound of fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 container of cool whip
- 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 package of instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Directions
- Bake the yellow cake mix according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the vanilla pudding mix, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix cool whip and sweetened condensed milk until well blended.
- Cut the cooled cake into cubes and layer half of them in the bottom of a punch bowl.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the cake cubes.
- Pour half of the pudding mixture over the strawberries.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining cake cubes, strawberries, and pudding mixture.
- Top the cake with the cool whip mixture, spreading it evenly over the top.
- Garnish with additional sliced strawberries, if desired, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Interesting Facts
Strawberry shortcake punch bowl cake is a popular dessert for picnics and potlucks.
This dessert can be easily customized by using different fruits or cake flavors.
The layers of this cake resemble a trifle, but with a twist of strawberry shortcake flavors.