The Most Mouthwatering Christmas Dessert Ever!

I have to admit, i can't take credit for this one. All the blame for the extra pounds goes to my mother! With that said (as I'm in the middle of making another batch while i post this), I'd like to introduce you to the most amazing Christmas desert ever...Pumpkin Spice Cake

Pumpkin Spice Cake (adapted from taste of home)

1 pkg spice cake mix

1 pkg instant vanilla pudding mix (added dry...makes a very moist cake)

1 1/4 cup canned pumpkin

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3 eggs

Combine ingredients in a stand mixer and blend until lumps disappear. Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Cool and cut into cubes.

OPTIONAL - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, rounded 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Whipped Cream

2 1/2 cups heavy cream - beat to stiff peaks

12 ounces (1 1/2 bars) softened cream cheese

1 1/2 cup sugar

1 or 2 teaspoons vanilla (depending on the strength of your vanilla)

Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and salt until creamy and smooth and sugar has dissolved. Fold into beaten whipped cream. Chill until ready to use.

OPTIONAL - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Carmel Sauce

I would highly recommend making your own caramel sauce, but, seeing as how we're professional Christmas light installers, we opted for the store bought version.

Assemble Trifle:

In a large trifle bowl, place cubed cake in one layer. Drizzle caramel sauce over cake. Spread half of the whipped cream mixture over caramel. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Top with drizzled caramel.