Makes 16 servings

Hands on: 25 minutes

PHIL SKINNER/AJC (ENLARGE)
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Total time: 55 minutes

1 (18.25-ounce) yellow cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare according to package directions, usually eggs and cooking oil)

2 (3.4-ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix

4 cups milk

1 (20-ounce) can strawberry or cherry pie filling

1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

12 to 20 ounces Cool Whip

(1 large and 1 small container)

Berries for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cake according to package directions and bake. Set aside to cool. While the cake is baking, combine the pudding mix and milk in large bowl, then put it in the refrigerator to set. In a large bowl, combine the pie filling and crushed pineapple with juice.

Once the cake has cooled, break into bite-size chunks. Cover the bottom of a punch bowl or very large mixing bowl with some of the cake chunks. Then layer on half the pudding, then half the fruit mixture, then enough Cool Whip to cover. Repeat layers in the same order, topping with the Cool Whip for complete coverage and garnishing with berries, if desired.

Per serving: 381 calories (percent of calories from fat, 31), 4 grams protein, 61 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 13 grams fat (6 grams saturated), 29 milligrams cholesterol, 432 milligrams sodium.