Cherry Cream Trifle

Name: Cherry Cream Trifle
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 25-30 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size); 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix; 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling; 2 cans (20 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained; 2 cartons (16 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 2 cups chopped pecans

Not only is this dessert cool and creamy, it's a conversation piece when presented in a punch bowl!—Juanita Davis, Martin, Tennessee

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
2 cans (20 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained
2 cartons (16 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups chopped pecans

Directions

Prepare and bake cake according to package directions for a 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Cool on a wire rack. Meanwhile, prepare pudding according to package directions.
Cut cake into 1-1/2-in. cubes; place a third of the cubes in an 8-qt. punch bowl. Top with a third of the pie filling, pineapple, pudding, whipped topping and pecans; repeat layers twice. Cover and refrigerate until serving.