★Ingredients
Cake:
1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (drained)
2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
Optional Garnishes:
- Additional fresh strawberries
- Pineapple chunks
- Mint leaves
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★Instructions
- Bake the Cake:
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix package instructions.
- Prepare and bake the yellow cake in a 9×13 inch pan as directed on the package. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the drained crushed pineapple and sliced strawberries. Set aside.
- Whip the Cream:
- In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Make the Pudding:
- In another bowl, prepare the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk according to package instructions. Let it sit until it thickens.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Crumble half of the cake into the bottom of a large punch bowl or trifle dish.
- Layer half of the pineapple and strawberry mixture over the cake.
- Spread half of the pudding over the fruit.
- Spread half of the whipped cream over the pudding.
- Repeat the layers: cake, fruit mixture, pudding, and whipped cream.
- Garnish and Chill:
- Decorate the top with additional fresh strawberries, pineapple chunks, and mint leaves if desired.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Enjoy!