COLOSSAL CARAMEL APPLE TRIFLE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 42 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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