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Helen's Punch Bowl Cake--Dessert for a Crowd
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 420 Minutes
Ready In: 445 Minutes
Servings: 3
While traveling, I happened upon this cake, in two different publications. Selecting the finest of the two recipes and deleting the baking of the cake, were just two things I chose to help this fun cake be more fun! I can't see the value in baking a cake, only to tear it up. In my opinion, no one does it better than Sara Lee, I like to use the large size cake; however, they are not always available. Two 10 oz. size work well, too. This is easy to make for taking to the office for a birthday celebration or to have when it is your turn to host the group at home. Travels well in a large acrylic shell-shaped bowl or a summer colorful punch bowl! Also, good made with peach pie filling! This one cannot be messed up! Many servings, but many are second servings!
Ingredients:
2 (16 ounce) frozen pound cake (sara lee)
2 (1 ounce) boxes instant vanilla pudding
1 (21 ounce) can strawberry pie filling
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup pecan pieces
1 (16 ounce) cool whip
Directions:
1. Fix pudding according to package directions.
2. Cube cakes and put 1/2 of the cubes in the bottom of the punch bowl.
3. Then layer 1/2 of the remaining ingredients.
4. Then start over with the cubes and finish as first layer.
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6. Serve in bowls.
By RecipeOfHealth.com