Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of this Southern Strawberry Punch Cake, a luscious dessert that combines the flavors of strawberries, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)
For the Topping:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves or jam (warmed)
- Optional: extra strawberries and mint for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the cake: Follow the package directions to prepare and bake the strawberry cake. Let it cool in the pan.
- Make holes: Use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes all over the cooled cake.
- Prepare pudding: Whisk pudding mix and milk until thickened; spread over the cake.
- Add strawberries: Gently fold sliced strawberries into whipped topping; spread over pudding.
- Drizzle preserves: Warm strawberry jam and drizzle over the top, then swirl gently with a knife.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to blend flavors.
Notes
- This cake is best when made a day ahead for intensified flavors.
- Variations: Try cheesecake pudding or crushed vanilla wafers as toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake + Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
