---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.01 Title: Black Forest Trifle Dessert Categories: Cakes, Beverages Yield: 8 servings 1/2 Pkg devil's food cake mix 1/2 c Rum 21 oz Can cherry pie filling -----------------------------CHOCOLATE CUSTARD----------------------------- 2/3 c Sugar 1/4 c Cocoa 1/8 ts Salt 3 Eggs; beaten 2 c Milk Toppings: 1 c Whipping cream 2 tb Powdered sugar 1/4 c Sliced almonds; toasted Prepare cake mix according to package directions; cut into 1/2" slices. Line bottom of 2 qt bowl of trifle dish with half of cake slices; sprinkle with 2 to 4 tb rum. Spoon half of cherry pie filling over cake; top with half of chocolate 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. -----