1 white cake mix
1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 3/4 oz.) can apricots in heavy syrup
4 eggs
1/3 c. oil
1/3 c. water
1 c. apricot preserves
3 c. Cool Whip
1 pt. fresh strawberries

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 (9") round layer pans.

Combine in large bowl cake mix, instant pudding, apricots and syrup, 4 eggs, 1/3 cup oil, 1/3 cup water. Blend at low speed until moistened. Mix at medium speed 2 minutes.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely.

Spread 1/2 cup apricot preserves over top of one layer. Spread 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip over preserves. Arrange 1 cup sliced strawberries over whipped topping. Cover with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining preserves and Cool Whip over top layer. Top with remaining strawberries.