2 med. - lg. bananas, sliced
4 c. fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. water
14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
3 1/2 oz. pkg. vanilla pudding, instant
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
4 oz. whipped topping, thawed
10 3/4 oz. pound cake
2 tbsp. slivered almonds (optional)

Dice bananas and strawberries in large bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Stir and let stand 5 minutes. In small bowl at low speed, beat water, condensed milk, pudding, vanilla and lemon juice for 1 minute. Stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate for 5 minutes. Cut cake into 1 inch cubes (need 4 1/2 to 5 cups). Layer in deep bowl in order: Cake, berries, pudding mixture and repeat. Cover and chill at least 6 and up to 24 hours. Sprinkle almonds before serving. Prep time: 20 minutes.