Description
A delicious and easy-to-make layered dessert that combines cake, pudding, fruit, and whipped cream in a punch bowl for a stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding
- 4 cups cold milk
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 (21 oz) cans cherry pie filling
- 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package directions and bake in a 9×13-inch pan. Allow to cool completely, then crumble into large pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- In a large punch bowl or trifle dish, layer half of the crumbled cake, followed by half of the pudding, half of the crushed pineapple, and half of the cherry pie filling.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the top layer and sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.