1 pkg. spice cake mix
1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1/3 c. water
1 (4 1/2 oz.) pkg. vanilla pudding mix
2 1/2 c. milk
2 env. Dream Whip
1 c. cold milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Caramel glaze; optional

In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pumpkin, soda, eggs, and water. Beat according to package directions. Pour into 2 greased and lightly floured 9 x 1 1/2 inch round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool completely.

Prepare pudding according to package directions but use 2 1/2 cups milk. Split each layer in half crosswise to make 4 layers. Put layers together with pudding. Whip Dream Whip according to package directions. Spread over sides and top of cake.

Caramel Glaze: Melt 1 3/8 ounce box Milk Duds with 1 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons milk; stir constantly. Beat in 1/2 cup sifted confectioners sugar. Cool before drizzling on torte. Add extra milk if too stiff to pour.