1 yellow cake mix
1 (3 oz.) pkg. strawberry Jello
2 c. boiling water
1 (12 oz.) strawberry soda

Prepare cake mix according to directions. Bake in long pan. Using fork, punch holes in top of cake. Mix Jello and boiling water and pour over top of cake. (You may cover cake with strawberry halves if you choose.) Pour 12 ounce soda over the cake. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours. Spread topping on cake.

TOPPING:

1 (3 oz.) pkg. instant vanilla pudding
1 (9 oz.) Cool Whip, almost frozen

Mix pudding according to directions on package. Fold in frozen Cool Whip. Spread on cake and keep refrigerated.