Strawberry cake, creamy vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, and crunchy cookie whipped topping

 

Enjoy the delightful layers of moist strawberry cake, creamy vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, and crunchy cookie whipped topping. It’s a festive dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! 

Ingredients:
1 box (15.25 ounces) strawberry cake mix plus ingredients called for on the box (eggs, oil, water)
1 box (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups milk
1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
1 container (8 ounces) Cool Whip, thawed
1 cup crushed vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies
Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)

Directions:
 Preheat Oven: Follow the temperature on the cake mix package. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
 Bake Cake: Mix and bake the strawberry cake according to package instructions in the prepared pan. Allow to cool slightly.
 Poke Holes: Use a wooden spoon handle or skewer to poke holes across the cake.
 Prepare Pudding: Whisk pudding mix and milk until smooth. Pour over the cake, filling the holes.
 Add Strawberries: Distribute diced strawberries over the pudding.
 Cool Whip Layer: Combine Cool Whip with crushed cookies, spread over the strawberries.
 Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set.
 Garnish and Serve: Add fresh strawberries on top before serving, if desired.

Tips:

Flavor Boost: Consider a layer of strawberry jam between the cake and pudding for more zest.
Customize Toppings: Add coconut, nuts, or more fruits for variety.
Make Ahead: Perfect when made ahead, allowing flavors to blend more intensely