1 yellow cake mix
1 lg. pkg. vanilla instant pudding
Strawberries, fresh or frozen, mashed
Cool Whip

Prepare yellow cake mix and bake in 2 round layer pans. Cool completely. Slice layers in half to make 4 round layers. Prepare instant vanilla pudding; set aside. In clear glass bowl, alternate layers of cake, vanilla pudding, strawberries, and then Cool Whip. Repeat until all layers are used. Top layer will end up being Cool Whip. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired. Serves 12. Can be called a parfait dessert.