1 yellow cake mix or bake a vanilla cake of our choice
1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding (make pudding with 2 cups cold milk)
1 large can crushed pineapple, drained
2 pkgs. frozen strawberries (you can use fresh also)
2 to 3 bananas
500ml cream (whipped)

Bake cake in two round cake pans and set aside to cool.
Make pudding and set in refrigerator to get cold.
Cut one layer of cake in small chunks; put in punch bowl.
Spread half of pudding on top; then add half of pineapple and one package strawberries.
Slice one banana on top, half of cream (spreading to cover completely)
Repeat with the other layer the same – ending with cream

Let set in refrigerator overnight.

Christmas Punch (Alcoholic or Not)

INGREDIENTS
1 orange sliced
1 cup cranberries
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
2 cup cranberry juice
2 cups orange juice
1 cup pomegranate juice
2 cups Sierra Mist or Sprite
1 cup white rum optional
Rosemary for garnish
Ice

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher or punch bowl over ice.
If using a really large punch bowl, you can double the recipe.

NOTES
This punch can be made ahead of time, but don’t add the ice or soda until just before serving so as not to dilute or lose its fizz.
You can sub the lemon-lime soda for ginger ale.
You can add lemon and limes slices as well.
Keep alcohol on the side for guests to add their own and keep the punch itself kid-friendly.
I like white rum, spiced rum, whiskey, and vodka with this recipe.