🍓 Southern Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake – A Sweet, Creamy Dream!

✨ A Short, Perfect Introduction

Get ready for a showstopper! 🍓✨ This Southern Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake is layer upon layer of soft cake, luscious cream, and juicy strawberries. It’s the ultimate no-fuss, crowd-pleasing dessert that tastes like pure sunshine and sweet memories! 🌞🎂

📋 Prep Time: 20 minutes

❄️ Chill Time: 2 hours

⏱️ Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 12

🔥 Calories per Serving: 320 kcal

🛒 Ingredients

🍰 1 prepared vanilla or butter cake, cubed (homemade or store-bought)
🍓 450 g fresh strawberries, sliced
🍬 100 g sugar (for macerating strawberries)
🍦 1 package (96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
🥛 500 ml cold milk
🍶 1 tsp vanilla extract
🍚 250 ml heavy whipping cream (or 1 large tub whipped topping)
🍬 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for whipped cream, if using fresh)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare Strawberries: Toss the sliced strawberries 🍓 with sugar 🍬. Let them sit for 10–15 minutes until they release their sweet juices. 🌟

2️⃣ Make Pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix 🍦 and cold milk 🥛. Let it thicken for about 5 minutes.

3️⃣ Whip the Cream: If using heavy cream 🍚, whip it with powdered sugar 🍬 until soft peaks form. Fold the vanilla extract 🍶 into the whipped cream or ready-made whipped topping.

4️⃣ Layer the Cake: In a large punch bowl or trifle dish, layer half of the cake cubes 🍰 at the bottom.

5️⃣ Add Layers: Spoon half of the pudding 🍦 over the cake. Add a layer of sweet strawberries 🍓 and their juices. Then top with half of the whipped cream 🍚.

6️⃣ Repeat: Repeat all the layers one more time: cake 🍰, pudding 🍦, strawberries 🍓, whipped cream 🍚.

7️⃣ Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. ❄️

8️⃣ Garnish: Just before serving, decorate the top with extra strawberries 🍓 for a beautiful finish!

🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

No baking needed if you use store-bought cake! 🔥
Creamy, fruity, and light — a true Southern classic! 🍓
Perfect for parties, BBQs, holidays, and potlucks! 🎉
Makes a big, beautiful dessert that everyone loves! ❤️

🔥 Helpful Tips

Use a clear glass punch bowl or trifle dish for a stunning layered look! 🌟
You can substitute pound cake for extra richness! 🍰
For even more flavor, brush the cake cubes with a little strawberry syrup or juice. 🍓
Want extra decadence? Add a layer of cream cheese mixed into the whipped topping! 🧀✨