PUNCH BOWL CAKE 
2 yellow cake layers
2 sm. pkgs. instant vanilla pudding
1 lg. can cherries (pie filling)
2 (6 oz.) pkgs. frozen coconut
1 lg. can fruit cocktail, drained
1 lg. can chunk or crushed pineapple, drained
2 (8 oz.) cartons Cool Whip
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Make cake layers; cool completely. Prepare instant pudding according to directions on package; refrigerate to set up. Place one cake layer in bottom of 6 quart glass punch bowl. Place in layers the following: Pudding, cherry pie filling, fruit cocktail, pineapple, nuts, and Cool Whip. Add second layer same as first. Garnish top with cherries, nuts or more coconut. Serves at least 35.

 

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