Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake (a.k.a Strawberry Trifle)
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Featuring layers of moist angel food cake, whipped cream, and strawberries, this Southern strawberry punch bowl cake (or strawberry trifle) is a perfectly fresh and sweet dessert to enjoy this summertime.
You may recognize this as a strawberry trifle but in my neck of the woods, we call it a strawberry punch bowl cake. And most folks I personally know keep a pretty glass bowl on standby just to be able to show off one of these delicious creations.
This Southern strawberry punch bowl cake is my husband’s absolute favorite. He wants this every year on his birthday, which is no small feat considering he was born in February. Easily made into a low-fat or lite dessert, it can actually be very diet-friendly when compared to your typical dessert. I love to make it in the summertime, but it can easily be made in the winter provided strawberries are available in your grocery store, to help stave off your cold-weather blues.
With layers of moist angel cake pieces, whipped cream, vanilla pudding, and fresh strawberries, I know this sweet dessert is going to be a hit when you make it for friends and family. If you’re looking for similar recipes to make this summer, check out my creamy dreamy trifle and my patriotic punch bowl cake.
Recipe Ingredients
- Angel food cake mix
- Whipped topping
- Milk
- Instant vanilla pudding
- Strawberries
Helpful Kitchen Tools
How To Make A Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake aka Strawberry Trifle
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Storage
Store punch bowl cake leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
- Decorate the top of your strawberry punch bowl cake with 3/4 cup of shredded coconut and 1/4 cup chopped pecans.
- Instead of the angel food cake mix, you can use your favorite pound cake recipe or yellow cake mix.
- If you want to add more fruit to your punch bowl cake, add one sliced banana and half a can of crushed pineapple on top of every layer of your fresh strawberries.
Recipe FAQs
Can I make this strawberry trifle ahead of time?
Absolutely! This strawberry punch bowl cake actually tastes even better when it’s been refrigerated overnight, as the pudding/Cool Whip mixture has time to really soak into the angel food cake pieces. So yes, you can assemble your trifle up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate, covered, until you’re ready to serve.
How do I make my strawberry punch bowl cake diet-friendly?
To make this punch bowl cake recipe diet-friendly, use sugar-free pudding, fat-free or light Cool Whip, and skim milk. The cake is already low in fat and well, fresh strawberries are good for you!
You might also enjoy these sensational strawberry recipes:
Mama’s Classic Strawberry Cobbler Recipe
Cream Cheese Strawberry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 1 angel food cake
- 3.5-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix this is the small box and I always use sugar-free
- 2 cups milk can use skim
- 8-ounce carton whipped topping can use light or fat-free
- 1 pint fresh strawberries washed and hulled
Instructions
- Using a knife, trim the brown from the baked cake, then tear the cake into small bite-sized pieces.1 angel food cake
- Prepare the pudding as directed, using an electric mixer. Add in Cool Whip and mix until well blended and smooth.3.5-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix, 2 cups milk, 8-ounce carton whipped topping
- Place 1/3 cake pieces in a large bowl. Top with 1/3 pudding mixture and 1/2 strawberries. Repeat and top with the remaining pudding mixture. Garnish with a fresh strawberry. Refrigerate until ready to enjoy!1 pint fresh strawberries
Nutrition
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Thanks for sharing
Coco.
I just had to come back and tell you that I made your punch bowl cake and it was a smash! I went to the store to get more ice, I was gone about 45 minutes and the cake was GONE when I returned! I guess that means it was a smash and everyone told me it was great! Thanks soooo much! I cant wait to try more of your goodies!
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I make this recipe only use pineapple tidbits (drained of course) as well as the strawberries. It is AWESOME! I love your website and have used it many times as I try to widen my cooking skills (I especially loved the chicken tenderloins that taste like Cracker Barrel’s) and love that you show step by step what the recipes will look like as we cook them. You’re great! Thanks so much for putting your time and effort into this website!
Superior recipe…plan on making it lite as I am a diabetic. This will be a treat I can have in moderation. I can also make this for my christian home group when I have snacks for the night.
Well I was going to make this today for my family. But i just got confirmation that MIL is coming in town with my sister in law. Hmmm guess i am going to wait and make this in a couple days when they arrive so i can WOW them. Ü I will let you know how it goes.
Hi Elaine here , made the punch bowl cake sat, and took it to a picnic where it was LOVED by all !! this one is definaltely a keeper , going to make it again soon !! Have no problems making this and taking it anywhere !!
Thank you, Julie!
And I think it would be AWESOME with pound cake!!! Then again, what isn’t?????????
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Christy