English Trifle Recipe:

Step 1

Prepare the yellow cake according to package directions using a 9-inch cake pan (reserve one layer for another use).  One baked cake layer horizontally cut into two equal layers.

Step 2

Place one sliced layer into a trifle dish or a large glass bowl with straight sides; cover with 1/2 cup jam and half of the sliced peaches.  Pour approximately half of the reserved peach juice over the cake or until it is moist but not sloppy.  Pour 1/4 cup sherry or brandy over the top, as evenly as possible.

Step 3

Place the second sliced cake layer on top and cover with remaining jam and peaches; pour remaining peach juice and sherry or brandy over the top.

Step 4

Prepare the vanilla pudding according to package directions, using the 3 cups of milk.  Pour hot pudding over the top of the cake; let cool.  When cool, spread with whipped cream. Decorate with toasted sliced almonds. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Step 5

Makes 10 to 12 servings.