Golden Pineapple Layer Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice
1 (8 oz.) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (4 serving size) pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix
1 pkg. frozen pound cake, thawed
1/3 c. almond flavored liqueur or 1/3 c. pineapple juice and 1/2 tsp. almond extract
sliced pineapple for garnish (optional)
1/2 c. sliced almonds, toasted for garnish (optional)
strawberries or raspberries for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Combine undrained pineapple, whipped topping and pudding mix. Let stand 5 minutes.
Cut cake lengthwise in thirds.
Drizzle with liqueur.
Spread one-third pudding mixture over bottom layer of cake.
Top with second layer.
Repeat.
End with topping.
Chill 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with toasted, sliced almonds.
Garnish with pineapple slices and/or raspberries or strawberries.