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August 11, 2014 by: Ashley Greenwood

School of Southern Cooking: A Punch Bowl Cake

During the summer Sunday afternoons means Pool Parties with our silly cousins at my aunt’s home. While the men folk take turns grilling, the ladies complete the meal with sides and desserts. This past weekend I cracked open my favorite cookbook, The Blue Willow Inn’s Cookbook by Jane & Michael Stern, for another School of Southern Cooking Lesson to make Punch Bowl Cake.

School of Southern Cooking: Punch Bowl Cake by 3 Little Greenwoods

Punch Bowl Cake is a traditional Southern dessert is served on extra special occasions such as Mother’s Day or Thanksgiving. But it’s one of those easy dishes that does require anything other than baking a cake and layering the ingredients.

Begin by baking a yellow cake mix according to instructions. Allow it to cool completely then crumble one layer or half of the cake into the bottom of a punch bowl.

easy dessert

Add half of a package of shredded coconut and a can of crushed pineapple on top of the the cake. Spread one container of cool whip on top of pineapple. Then sprinkle 1/4 cup pecans.

Next crumble the remaining cake on the pecans. Add the rest of the coconut and the cherry pie filling. Top with the second tub of cool whip and the rest of the chopping pecans.

Cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours to allow the favors to mingle. Enjoy!

easy dessert

A perfect chilled dessert for a hot summer day by the pool!

summer dessert

Punch Bowl Cake Recipe from The Blue Willow Inn Cookbook

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~ Ashley

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Comments

  1. 1

    Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor says

    August 11, 2014 at 9:41 am

    Sounds so good, I wish I had some sitting in front of me right now!! 🙂

    Reply
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    Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says

    August 12, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    Oh yum! This looks so tasty! I would like a large helping of punch bowl cake! Mmmm

    Reply
  3. 3

    Jen@JENerallyInformed says

    August 12, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    Oh my gosh this looks fabulous! Pinned so I can get the ingredients and make it.

    Reply
    • 4

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 16, 2014 at 8:32 pm

      Hey Jen! This dessert is super easy and oh so good! Hope you make it soon. 🙂
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  4. 5

    Elizabeth says

    August 12, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    It is like a trifle! I love it. I also love the unique name. Thanks for a great recipe for show!

    Reply
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    Joy @ Yesterfood says

    August 13, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    Ashley, what a fun recipe! I love the Blue Willow Inn Cookbook. 🙂 Thank you for bringing this to Treasure Box Tuesday- scheduled to share on FB later this afternoon! 🙂

    Reply
    • 7

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 16, 2014 at 7:43 pm

      The Blue Will Inn is a wonderful cookbook, isn’t it? So many recipes that my family makes but may not have a written recipe for. Thanks so much for the share!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Glenna @ My Paper Craze says

    August 14, 2014 at 12:54 am

    Now this is my kind of dessert! Easy peasy! I’ll definitely be trying this one out on my bunch and I know they’ll love it. Pinning for later. Thanks for sharing with Creative Spark.
    Glenna @ My Paper Craze

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    • 9

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 16, 2014 at 7:35 pm

      I love easy desserts too! Plus this Punch Bowl Cake tastes fabulous.

      Thanks for the bloggy love and for hosting such an awesome party!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Kristina & Millie says

    August 14, 2014 at 8:42 am

    This is a delish cake! I made this for get togethers at my old job but also used pudding (cake, pudding, fruit, whipped cream). Some fun variations are chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, cherry pie filling – yummy!! A co-worked asked for one special for her birthday with butter cake, banana pudding and strawberries/bananas/berries. There are so many combinations, you can’t go wrong with this cake!

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    • 11

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 16, 2014 at 7:33 pm

      Oh my! The banana and strawberries cake sounds so good!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  8. 12

    Oliva Ohlson says

    August 14, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    I love this cake…it is delicious!!! I have never made it myself, but it looks so easy to make.

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    • 13

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 16, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      The Punch Bowl Cake is super easy and delish! Thanks for the bloggy love.
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  9. 14

    Meghan says

    August 15, 2014 at 10:23 am

    Stopping by from the weekend recipe linkup! This looks delicious- pinning for later. Thanks!

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    • 15

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 16, 2014 at 7:27 pm

      Thanks so much for the pin-love!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  10. 16

    Kelley says

    August 15, 2014 at 11:11 am

    This is awesome! I’ve made a few punch bowl cakes before.. Ill have to try this one soon!

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    • 17

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 16, 2014 at 7:26 pm

      This Punch Bowl Cake wasn’t too pretty plated up but it sure was yummy! Thanks for the bloggy love. 😉
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Lauren @ Bless'er House says

    August 19, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    Yum! I haven’t had punch bowl cake in forever. Always makes me think of church potlucks where the talented ladies show off their talents. 🙂 Looks so good!

    Reply
    • 19

      3littlegreenwoods says

      August 20, 2014 at 4:37 pm

      Oh, I would love a good church potluck for dinner tonight! Wouldn’t that be awesome instead of cooking dinner? 🙂
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  12. 20

    Cathy @ Our Mini Family says

    August 24, 2014 at 9:05 am

    Happy Sunday! Hope you’re having a FABULOUS weekend–just wanted to swing by and give you a huge “Thank you!” for linking up at Bewitchin Projects last week–and we’ve already got the party started again today, so be sure to come link up again here: http://www.ourminifamily.com/2014/08/bewitchin-projects-block-party-week-5.html

    XO
    ~Cathy Mini~
    OurMiniFamily.com

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