Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (18.25 oz) white cake mix (plus required ingredients: typically water, oil, and eggs)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 container (12 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare and bake the cake according to the package instructions in a 9x13 inch pan. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare Pudding Layer: Whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and whole milk until smooth and thick. Spread evenly over the cooled cake.
- Add Cherry Layer: Evenly spoon the cherry pie filling over the pudding layer.
- Top with Whipped Topping: Cover the cherry layer with the thawed whipped topping, smoothing out gently.
- Garnish with Almonds: Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds over the whipped topping.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to let the layers set.
- Serve: Cut into squares and serve chilled for a blissful dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus baking and chilling)
- Cook Time: Varies by cake mix