Black Forest Trifle Dessert

Directions

Prepare cake mix according to package directions; cut into ½ inch slices.

Line bottom of 2 quart bowl of trifle dish with half of cake slices; sprinkle with 2 to 4 tablespoon rum. Spoon half of cherry pie filling over cake; top with half of choclate pudding.

Repeat procedure with remaining cake, rum, pie filling and custard.

Cover and chill.

Beat whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form.

Spread over custard; garnish with almonds.

CHOCOLATE CUSTARD: Combine first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler.

Combine eggs and milk, gradually stir into dry mixture.

Bring water in double boiler to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook custard, stirring constantly until thick.

Cool.