Easy Chocolate Trifle
["1 pkg. Betty Crocker moist devil's food cake mix", "1 c. strawberry preserves", "1 c. sliced strawberries", "1 (3.5 oz.) pkg. chocolate instant pudding", "1/4 c. slivered almonds (toasted)", "1 (4 oz.) container Cool Whip"]
["Bake cake and cool (freeze 1/2 for another time).", "Cut remaining 1/2 into 1-inch pieces.", "Line 3-quart serving bowl with 1/2 the pieces.", "Cover with 1/2 cup preserves, then 1/2 cup strawberries.", "Spread with 1 cup whipped topping.", "Repeat with remaining cake pieces, etc.", "Chill."]
["cake mix", "strawberry preserves", "strawberries", "chocolate instant pudding", "slivered almonds"]