Caramel Apple Trifle Cake Mix

Such a simple dessert with big flavors and a pretty presentation too.

Caramel apple trifle cake mix.

Trifle bowl or glass serving bowl layer a third of the cake cubes cream cheese mixture and apple mixture. Spread half of whipped topping on top of apples. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft set. Place 1 2 of cake cubes in bottom of trifle dish or large glass bowl.

Spoon 1 2 of apple pie filling on top of pudding. Apples caramel go hand in hand. Cut one cake layer if necessary to fit evenly in an 8 qt. It consists of layers of apple pie filling plus caramel sauce vanilla pudding spice cake.

In large non stick skillet over medium low heat melt butter add apples brown sugar apple pie spice and salt and cook until tender about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with additional apple pie spice if desired. Sprinkle with 1 4 cup toffee bits or pecans. Beat spice cake mix 1 can apple pie filling eggs and vegetable oil with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes in a large bowl.

Set aside to cool. Spread 1 2 of pudding mixture on top making sides of trifle dish look pretty. Gradually pour a third of the caramel topping over cake. Pour 1 4 cup caramel topping over cake.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Poke holes in cake with a long wooden skewer. In a large bowl whisk milk pudding mixes and apple pie spice for 2 minutes.