Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 container whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and bake the vanilla cake according to package instructions using water, oil, and eggs. Let it cool completely.
- Cut the cooled cake into cubes and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and sour cream until smooth.
- In a large trifle dish or glass bowl, layer half of the cake cubes.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture over the cake layer.
- Spoon half of the cherry pie filling over the pudding.
- Repeat the layers with remaining cake, pudding, and cherries.
- Top with a generous layer of whipped topping and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Use lemon or white cake mix for a different twist.
- Substitute with chocolate cake and pudding for a chocolate version.
- Try blueberry or strawberry pie filling instead of cherry.
- Add toppings like almonds, coconut, or white chocolate shavings for texture.
- Chill for at least 4 hours for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
