Black forest trifle dessert

1. Prepare cake mix according to package directions; cut into ½ inch slices.
2. Line bottom of 2 quart bowl of trifle dish with half of cake slices; sprinkle with 2-4 tbsp. rum.
3. Spoon half of cherry pie filling over cake; top with half of choclate pudding.
4. Repeat procedure with remaining cake, rum, pie filling and custard.
5. Cover and chill.
6. Beat whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
7. Spread over custard; garnish with almonds.
8. Chocolate custard: combine first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler.
9. Combine eggs and milk, gradually stir into dry mixture.
10. Bring water in double boiler to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook custard, stirring constantly until thick.
11. Cool.
12. Dessert yields 6-8 servings