Black Forest Trifle

Black Forest Trifle

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1 package chocolate cake mix

¾ cup water

1 package chocolate pudding mix

2 cups milk

16-ounce package frozen pitted cherries

2 cups whipped cream

chocolate curls

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using 3/4 cup water.

3. Let cake cool in pan; remove from pan, and cut into cubes.

4. Prepare pudding mix according to package directions, using the milk; chill at least 30 minutes.

5. Thaw cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice.

6. Combine cherries and juice.

7. Place half of cake cubes in a 3-quart trifle bowl or individual smaller bowls.

8. Spoon half of the cherries over cake; spread 1 cup pudding over cherries, and top with half of whipped cream.

9. Repeat layers.

10. Garnish with chocolate curls.

11. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.