Fruit Salad Dessert Cake In A Punch Bowl

Name: Fruit Salad Dessert Cake In A Punch Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix; 1 (4 ounce) vanilla pudding mix; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks (reserve juice); 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 (8 ounce) can mandarin segments, drained; 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved; 1/2 cup fresh blueberries; 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed; 1/4 cup pecans, chopped; 1/2 cup maraschino cherry

Servings: persons

1
Prepare cake according to package directions. Cool completely. Split cake in half horizontally to make 2 layers.
2
Prepare pudding mix according to package directions.
3
Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Set pineapple aside. Beat reserved juice into cream cheese.
4
Spread half of cream cheese mixture over top of each cake layer.
5
In 3 quart punch bowl or large glass salad bowl, spoon half of the pineapple chunks. Place one cake layer on top, then arrange in layers, 1/2 of mandarin segments, strawberries, 1/2 of blueberries, 1/2 of pudding.
6
Spread with 1/2 of the whipped cream and sprinkle with 1/2 of the pecans.
7
Repeat layering beginning with rest of pineapple and blueberries and add cherries on top.
8
Sprinkle more chopped pecans, if like.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix, 1 (4 ounce) vanilla pudding mix, 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks (reserve juice), 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Fruit Salad Dessert Cake In A Punch Bowl falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!