Ingredients

  • 1 (5.1 oz.) pkg. vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 3 c. milk
  • 1 (8 oz.) container sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 (28.2 oz.) pkg. frozen golden pineapple coconut cake, partially thawed
  • 1 (15 oz.) can Mandarin orange segments, drained
  • 1 1/2 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • shredded coconut, stemmed maraschino cherries (garnish)
  • 1 1/2 c. milk

Method

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl; beat at low speed of an electric mixer 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Spoon one-third of pudding into a 3-quart trifle bowl.
  • Cut coconut cake in half lengthwise.
  • Cut cake halves crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
  • Arrange one-third of cake slices in a single layer over pudding.
  • Arrange one-third of Mandarin orange segments over cake. Arrange half of remaining cake slices over orange segments. Cover cake with half of remaining pudding; top with remaining cake slices and half of remaining orange segments.
  • Top with remaining pudding and orange segments.
  • Mound whipped topping over trifle. Garnish with shredded coconut and stemmed maraschino cherries. Cover and chill several hours.