Ambrosia Trifle

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl; beat at low speed of an electric mixer 2 minutes or until thickened.
2. 2
   Spoon one-third of pudding into a 3-quart trifle bowl.
3. 3
   Cut coconut cake in half lengthwise.
4. 4
   Cut cake halves crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
5. 5
   Arrange one-third of cake slices in a single layer over pudding.
6. 6
   Arrange one-third of Mandarin orange segments over cake. Arrange half of remaining cake slices over orange segments. Cover cake with half of remaining pudding; top with remaining cake slices and half of remaining orange segments.
7. 7
   Top with remaining pudding and orange segments.
8. 8
   Mound whipped topping over trifle. Garnish with shredded coconut and stemmed maraschino cherries. Cover and chill several hours.