Colossal Caramel Apple Trifle

42 Servings
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Colossal Caramel Apple Trifle Ingredients

1 pkg. (18 1/4 oz) yellow cake mix	1 jar(12 1/4 oz.) caramel ice cream topping
6 cups cold milk	1 1/2 cups chopped pecans toasted
3 pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)	2 cans(21 oz each) apple pie filling
1 teaspoon apple pie spice	2 cartons (16 oz. each) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instructions for Colossal Caramel Apple Trifle

Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased 9 inch round pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing 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 into an 8 quart punch bowl.

Poke holes in the 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 the pudding mixture.

Spoon one can of apple pie filling over pudding; spread with one carton of whipped topping.

Top with remaining cake and repeat layers. Drizzle with remaining carameltopping and sprinkle with remaining pecans. Refrigerate until serving.

Yield:42 servings. (3/4 cup each)
Source: TOH magazine: Feb/Mar '04

Main Ingredient: ApplesCuisine: American