Ingredients
- 1 package (2-layer size) French Vanilla Cake Mix (plus ingredient listed on box to prepare cake)
- 1 (6 ounce) package Cherry flavored gelatin
- 12 ounces Coca-Cola
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (3.5 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- chocolate jimmies (optional garnish)
- maraschino cherries (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 13×9-inch pan. Cool cake in pan 15 min. Using a large fork or end of wooden spoon, pierce cake at 1/2-inch intervals.
- Using a medium bowl, add Coca-Cola and water to gelatin and mix; stir 2 min. until dissolved. Pour over cake. Refrigerate 1/2 hour.
- Combine vanilla pudding mix with milk and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping then spread evenly over cake.
- Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Garnish with chocolate jimmies and cherries when serving.
Notes
you can substitute French Vanilla Cake mix for vanilla, butter, yellow or white