Colossal Caramel Apple Trifle      

What could be easier? Or more enjoyed?

1 package  yellow cake mix (18.25 oz)

6 cups cold milk

3 packages instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)

1 teaspoon apple pie spice

1 jar (12.25 oz) caramel ice cream topping

1-1/2 cups chopped pecans (toasted)

2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling

2 cartons (16 oz) frozen whipped topping 

1.      Prepare and bake cake according to directions using two greased 9 inch cake pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

2.      Prepare pudding mix in a large bowl with apple pie spice for 2 minutes and then set aside for 2 minutes until soft set.

3.      Cut one cake layer if necessary to fit in the bottom of  8 quart punch bowl. Poke holes in cake with a long wooden skewer; gradually pour 1/3 of the caramel topping over cake. Sprinkle with ½ of the pecans and spread half of the pudding mixture over that.  Spoon one can of the pie filling over pudding; spread with one carton of the whipped topping.

4.      Top with remaining cake and repeat layers. Drizzle with remaining caramel topping and sprinkle with remaining pecans. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 42 (3/4 cup each)

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