Spring Fever

It's officially spring so the weather is warming up quickly here in "sunny" Florida. All of this sunshine, and frequent showers, makes me want to stay outdoors and not in the kitchen. Luckily, I was able to whip up a very quick dessert that's so easy it's almost cheating.



Ingredients:

1 box of angel food cake mix
(or one already made by your local bakery)
1 small box vanilla pudding
2 cups lite whipped topping
1/4 fresh pineapple, crushed in a blender with juices
1 pint strawberries, sliced, save some whole for garnish
1 banana, sliced


Directions:

1. Cut the cake into three layers.
2. Mix the pudding with the pineapple and juice.
3. Add the whipped topping to the pudding mixture and fold in carefully.
4. On the bottom layer of the cake smooth on about half of the pudding mixture.
5. Place banana slices and then strawberry slices on top.
6. Set the second layer of cake on top of the pudding and repeat steps 4 & 5.
7. Put the final cake layer on top and garnish with strawberries if you'd like.
8. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.



Note: This looks like a giant dessert, but since it's 'semi-healthy' you'll probably eat a big piece. Also, I think the flavor diminishes after the first day so make it when you've got company coming or a healthy appetite.