Amazing Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake Recipe

This is a strawberry punch bowl cake recipe with cream cheese frosting and lemonade cups. It is a fun and easy dessert for family gatherings or even on the weekends.

Using a spray bottle that you do not use for anything else is essential. This will be your frosting and should therefore be stored in the refrigerator if not used immediately.

The frosting recipe can be easily doubled or tripled, and is a good way to use leftover frosting because it is so rich.

Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake Recipe
Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake Recipe

Contents

How To Prepare Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake Recipe?

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Serving Size: 20 people

Equipment:

  • 1 (18-cup) mixing bowl,
  • 2 small (8-ounce) glasses or cups,
  • 8-or 9-inch round cake pans,
  • large spoon or ice cream scoop.

Ingredients For Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake Recipe:

For the cake:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup sugar, sugar (NOT cane sugar or sucanat)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (9 tablespoons if using margarine)
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature (6 large eggs if using margarine)
  • Three cups fresh strawberries, chopped.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped until stiff peaks form

For the cream cheese frosting:

  • 1 1/4 cups salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (NOT cane sugar or sucanat)
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (9 tablespoons if using margarine)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the filling:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 cups lemonade (not from concentrate)
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

How To Make Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake Recipe

For Cake:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2: In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer for about 1 minute until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in flour mixture just until combined (do not overbeat). Stir in chopped strawberries by hand until just combined.

Step 3: Divide batter among two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake cakes until a toothpick inserted in the middle come out clean, about 45 minutes.

Let cool in pans for 5 minutes, then remove from pans. Let cool entirely on wire racks before frosting.

For Cream Cheese Frosting:

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer for about 1 minute until light and fluffy. Add the cream cheese in thirds, beating well after each addition.

Add sugar and beat until combined. Add vanilla and beat until creamy, about 3 minutes.

For Filling:

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine strawberries, lemonade, and powdered sugar. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Step 2: To assemble, frost one cake layer and place the filling in the center. Spread half of the remaining frosting over the filling.

Top with the second layer of cake and top with the remaining frosting. Garnish as desired. Refrigerate before serving if not serving immediately (the frosting will last up to 1 day).

Step 3: Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts Of Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake Recipe

NutritionAmount
Calories585.51
Protein1.43 g
Carbohydrates58.46 g
Fiber9.81 g
Fat41.12 g
Sodium379.58 mg
Potassium561.01 mg
Cholesterol160.

What Is A Punch Bowl Cake?

The punch bowl cake is a cake that has a layer of frosting under the cake and is then covered with more frosting. The top layer is then covered in fondant.

It is often used as an alternative to a sheet cake and as a presentation piece when serving fruit punch or other punch-based beverages.

How To Upgrade A Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake Recipe?

Punch bowl cakes are popular for birthdays and other special occasions. It is easy to upgrade a strawberry cake recipe and make it into a cake with layers of frosting.

A punch bowl cake can also be upgraded to look more professional by using colored sugar sprinkles on top of the fruits, making the layers look more polished, or covering the entire cake in sugar sprinkles.

How To Serve Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake Recipe

The cake may be served in punch cups or drinking glasses. This will help keep the frosting and the fruit fresh.

The servings are also smaller, and people can enjoy having more than one helping if they choose.

How To Store Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake Recipe?

The cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 24 hours before serving. The frosting can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to keep the cake fresh and the frosting moist. If a cake is not going to be used for a day or two, it should be frozen in an airtight container.

Conclusion

This strawberry punch bowl cake recipe is a fun and easy way to serve fruit punch for your family and guests at your next party. It is also great for using leftover frosting because it is so rich.

The lemonade cups make serving easy without drinking the punch from a mug. It can be adapted into other fruit punches by substituting different fruits or even liquids.

FAQ

Is This Recipe Gluten Free?

The strawberries and frosting can be replaced with all-purpose flour and chemical leavening, but this cake is not gluten-free.

Can I Replace Butter With Vegetable Oil?

Margarine or butter can be swapped for the butter in this recipe to make the recipe vegan. The cake will not have a good taste if swapped for vegetable oil.

Can I Make This A Cake Topper?

The strawberry punch bowl cake can be made into a cake topper. It is elementary to make into a birthday cake if you use decorations matching the birthday theme.

Can This Be Made Without Sugar?

This recipe can easily be made without sugar by substituting an equal amount of honey or agave nectar for the granulated sugar.