Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (and ingredients called for on the box)
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (5.1 oz)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 package frozen whipped topping, thawed (8 oz)
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla cake according to the package instructions in a 9×13 inch pan. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- In a bowl, mix the sliced strawberries with the sugar and set aside for 20 minutes to let the juices release.
- In another bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla pudding mix, and milk until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Cut the cooled cake into cubes.
- In a large punch bowl, layer half of the cake cubes, half of the cream mixture, and half of the strawberries. Repeat the layers.
- Top with the thawed whipped topping.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to let the flavors meld and the cake absorb the delicious strawberry juices.
Notes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours (including refrigeration)
Servings: 12
This Southern Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake is a showstopper, ideal for festive dinners or a sweet ending to a cozy holiday meal. Let the flavors meld together for a treat thatβs as sweet as the season!