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Apple Spice Cake Trifle

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) spice cake mix
1-1/4 cups cinnamon applesauce
3 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
7 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
3 cups cold milk
1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 envelope whipped topping mix
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips

In a mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, applesauce, eggs and oil; beat on medium
speed for 2 minutes. Pour into greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at
350° for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out
clean. Cool on a wire rack. In a saucepan, cook pie filling, butter and 1
teaspoon cinnamon until butter is melted; stir until well blended. Cool. In a
mixing bowl, combine milk, pudding mix, topping mix and remaining cinnamon. Beat

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 24, 2008

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Apple Spice Cake Trifle cont.

in high until thickened, about 5 minutes; set aside. Spread a third of the
whipped topping in a 6-qt. bowl. Cut cake into cubes; place half over topping.
Top with half of the fruit mixture, walnuts and pudding mixture. Repeat layers.
Spread with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with toffee bits. Cover and chill
for at least 2 hours.

Yield: 20-24 servings.