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Welch Official Birthday Cake from Merribuck

1 box Duncan Heinz Golden Yellow Cake Mix
1 box chocolate Jello Instant Pudding (or any flavor you desire)
1-12 ounce container Cool Whip Extra Creamy

Prepare cake according to package directions. I use a bundt pan. Prepare chocolate pudding according to package directions. Fold in one cup of the Cool Whip. With serrated knife, cut off the top 2 inches of the cake. Set "lid" aside. Scoring along the inside and outside walls of the cake, make a trench by removing the cake leaving a shell. If you accidentally pierce the walls it will be okay. Crumble the cake into the pudding/Cool Whip mixture. Fill the trench with the mixture placing the excess in the whole of the bundt cake. Cover with the lid. Frost with remaining Cool Whip. Enjoy!
Note: When cut this makes a very pretty presentation.

Beverage: Sparking Holiday Punch



1 bottle pink Champagne, chilled
1 bottle blush wine, chilled
1 bottle (1 liter) lemon-lime soda, chilled
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar

In 3-qt. punch bowl, combine all ingredients. Garnish with lemon slices if desired. Makes 24 4-ounce servings.

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