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Caramel Apple Trifle

Caramel Apple Trifle

Jane
Learn how to make this colossal caramel apple trifle recipe that tastes absolutely delicous and it is very simple to make. Your family will love it!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 42

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package yellow cake mix 18 ¼ ounces) 
  • 6 cups cold milk
  • 3 packages instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 ounces each
  • 1 teaspoon  apple pie spice
  • 12 ¼ ounces caramel ice cream topping 1 jar
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans, toasted
  • 2 cans apple pie filling 21 ounces each
  • 2 cartons frozen whipped topping, thawed 16 ounces each

Instructions
 

  • Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased 9 inch 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 ½ 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.

Notes

Yield: 42 servings (¾ cup each)
Keyword Caramel Apple Trifle
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