Ingredients

16½ozfrench vanilla cake mix,plus ingredients to make cake

6ozcherry flavored gelatin mix

12ococa cola

½cupcold water

3½ozinstant vanilla pudding

1cupmilk

1tspvanilla

8ozfrozen whipped topping,thawed

maraschino cherries and chocolate jimmies,for garnish, optional

Preparation

Prepare the cake according to package directions and bake in a 350 degree F oven according to instructions. Let cake cool for 15 minutes.

Using the end of a wooden spoon pierce the cake and make holes about 1 inch apart. In a medium sized bowl combine cherry jello, coke, and water. Mix until dissolved and pour over the cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

In a large bowl combine instant vanilla pudding and milk. Stir until combined and add vanilla.

Fold in whipped topping and spread over the cake. Refrigerate for 3 hours and serve.