Description
Indulge in the creamy, fruity goodness of this Peaches and Cream Punch Bowl Cake. Layers of moist yellow cake, sweet peaches, vanilla pudding, and a rich cream cheese mixture come together in a delightful Southern-inspired dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare)
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Additional:
- 2 cans (15 oz each) sliced peaches in juice (drained and chopped)
- Extra peach slices and whipped topping for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cake Preparation: Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions using a 9×13-inch pan. Let the cake cool completely, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
- Assembly: In a large glass punch bowl or trifle dish, layer half of the cake cubes, followed by half of the chopped peaches, half of the cream cheese mixture, and a drizzle of vanilla pudding. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients. Smooth the top and garnish with peach slices and a dollop of whipped topping if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh or frozen peaches when in season.
- For added texture, sprinkle chopped pecans or crushed vanilla wafers between the layers.
- This dessert is best made ahead to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (for cake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (assembly), Baking (cake)
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
