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Colossal Caramel Apple Trifle Recipe

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As a pastor's wife and state auxiliary leader, I host many large gatherings. Whenever I make this "punch bowl cake", it makes a big impression, I return with an empty bowl every time!" -Deborah Randall Abbeville, Louisiana

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Colossal Caramel Apple Trifle Recipe

Prep: 40 min.

Yield: 42 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
6 cups cold milk
3 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
2 cans (21 ounces each) apple pie filling
2 cartons (16 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
In a large bowl, whisk milk, pudding mixes and apple pie spice for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
Cut one cake layer if necessary to fit evenly in an 8-qt. punch bowl. Poke holes in cake with a long wooden skewer; gradually pour a third of the caramel topping over cake. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans and spread with half of the pudding mixture.
Spoon one can of pie filling over pudding; spread with one carton of whipped topping.
Top with remaining cake and repeat layers. Drizzle with remaining caramel topping and sprinkle with remaining pecans. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 42 servings (3/4 cup each).

Originally published as Colossal Caramel Apple Trifle in Taste of Home February/March 2004, p39

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Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2012 by sweet5red

OMG this was so huge.. but i used cherry pie filling instead of apple and didnt use the spice. it litterally filled my bowl to the top.. made this for thanksgiving desert. which is weds for us since i work the holiday and i used a white cake mix instead of yellow pretty contrast with the cherry pie filling but yes use a BIG bowl..

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2012 by karynabd

This was a huge hit at work. made it for a coworker for her birthday. and every one just loved it. only problem i had is that it is huge I have a 9" trifle bowl and after the first layer i put the second cake and it was at the top. so after some creative thinking i make a makeshift extention and was able to add rest of layers.

Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2012 by bfrazier12

Look delicious

Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2012 by gingerriss

It was alot of work and alot of product and I just felt it didnt have enough bang to it. Don't get me wrong it had a great taste to it but just felt like I was expecting more.

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2012 by j.kathleen.mcdonald

I have made this 2-3 times, and I love it, except for the cake, I made it diabetic friendly, and no one knows I have used sugar free ingredients. Getting ready to make it again for a food/games night tomorrow night. Plan to make it for our church homecoming again, too!

Reviewed on Apr. 09, 2012 by Cornwall

I've made this a few times and it's excellent. I usually make only half or in two separate bowls.

Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2011 by Khasaundra

It was a lot but it all disappeared fast.

Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2011 by j.kathleen.mcdonald

I make this for our church Homecoming in September, using no sugar added ingredients, it is awesome!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2011 by linsvin

I had a hard time finding a punch bowl with the bottom even half as large for the cake. Decided to cut recipe in half and baked the cake in a 13x9 inch cake pan. Eyeballed the portion for layering and it fit perfectly. Got rave reviews for a summer BBQ. Personally I would make this in the fall. It's taste reminds me cool crisp days, not hot July. It was very good though and I would definitely make this again. Super easy!

Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2011 by vh651

This is one of my most asked for desserts. I made it for a Thanksgiving get-together and everyone raved about it. Everyone demanded the recipe. Even the youngest kids asked for a second helping.