Berry Bliss Cake

1 3.4 oz pkg. instant vanilla pudding
3/4 cup cold milk
1 1/2 thawed whipped topping, divided
2 cups mixed raspberries and sliced strawberries
1/4 cup blackberries
1 10.75 oz pkg. frozen pound cake, cut into 3 layers
1/4 cup orange juice

Beat pudding mix and milk with whisk for 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup whipped toppings. Combine berries; reserve 1/2 cup.

Brush cake layers with orange juice; stack on a cake plate, filling each layer with half each of the remaining berries and pudding mixture. Top with remaining berries and whipped topping.

Refrigerate for 4 hours prior to serving.

Makes: 8 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 4 hours to refrigerate)

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Strawberry Jam Bars

1/2 Cup Butter or Margarine, soft
1/2 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
1 Egg
1 Pkg. (10-1./4 oz) White Cake Mix
1 Cup Finely Crushed Cornflakes
1 Cup Strawberry Jam or Preserves
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg, mix well. Gradually add dry cake mix and cornflakes. Set aside 1 1/2 cups for topping. Press remaining dough into a greased 13 in. x 9 in. x 2 in. baking pan.
Carefully spread jam over crust. Sprinkle with reserved dough, gently press down. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Yield: 2 Dozen