Strawberry Trifle
["1 pkg. yellow or white cake mix", "1 (18 oz.) pkg. frozen strawberry halves, thawed", "1 (18 oz.) can vanilla pudding or 2 c. prepared pudding *", "1 c. chilled whipping cream", "1/4 c. sugar", "1/4 c. toasted slivered almonds"]
["Bake cake in oblong pan, 13 x 9 x 2-inch as directed on package.", "Cool.", "Cut cake crosswise in half.", "Reserve 1/2 for another dessert.", "Cut remaining cake into 8 pieces; split each piece horizontally.", "Arrange half the pieces in 2-quart glass serving bowl, cutting pieces to fit bowl.", "Pour half the strawberries (with syrup) over cake; spread with 1 cup of the pudding.", "Repeat with remaining cake pieces, strawberries and pudding.", "Cover and chill at least 4 hours.", "In chilled bowl, beat cream and sugar until stiff.", "Spread over trifle.", "Sprinkle with almonds and if desired, garnish with fresh strawberries.", "Spoon into dessert dishes.", "Makes 8 to 10 servings."]
["frozen strawberry halves", "vanilla pudding", "chilled whipping cream", "sugar", "almonds"]