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:
1️⃣ Preheat Oven: Follow the temperature on the cake mix package. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2️⃣ Bake Cake: Mix and bake the strawberry cake according to package instructions in the prepared pan. Allow to cool slightly.
3️⃣ Poke Holes: Use a wooden spoon handle or skewer to poke holes across the cake.
4️⃣ Prepare Pudding: Whisk pudding mix and milk until smooth. Pour over the cake, filling the holes.
5️⃣ Add Strawberries: Distribute diced strawberries over the pudding.
6️⃣ Cool Whip Layer: Combine Cool Whip with crushed cookies, spread over the strawberries.
7️⃣ Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set.
8️⃣ 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