Colossal Caramel Apple Trifle Recipe
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Colossal Caramel Apple Trifle

By: Deborah Randall  
"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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Prep Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 42 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 6 cups cold milk
  • 3 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
  • 2 (21 ounce) cans apple pie filling
  • 2 (16 ounce) containers frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Top with remaining cake and repeat layers. Drizzle with remaining caramel topping and sprinkle with remaining pecans. Refrigerate until serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2006 by zigmar415 
I made this for an office party and everyone loved the way it looked & tasted. This is really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by kim*designer 
I chose this for my twin sons' birthday party because I wanted to use ingredients that I had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by H.Dawn 
I didn't care for this recipe at all. I have made a lot of trifles and this was not at all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2007 by Nadine 
This could feed an army! Perfect for a big potluck. I used only 5 cups of milk to make the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2007 by DRGREENE1096 
I don't know in what kind of world one lives in that they can fit this recipe in a trifle... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2008 by STEPH67 
I made this for a church function and it got rave reviews. I also used only 5 cups of milk so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2008 by foodie35 
This recipe gets amazing reviews when I bring to church and work potlucks and is the first... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2007 by Gail 
This recipe does make a colossal amount of food! It was more than I needed, but everyone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2007 by Sandy M 
I didn't care for this. The cake got too soggy and it just seemed blah. I wouldn't make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2007 by Marilyn901 
Excellent!! I made this for a dessert meeting expecting to bring some home. Well, all I... MORE

 
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