Strawberry Trifle

Directions

1. 1
   In medium bowl, toss strawberries with sugar and liqueur or juice.
2. 2
   Let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 30 minutes.
3. 3
   With long serrated knife cut cake horizontally into 3 equal layers.
4. 4
   Spread half of jam over cut side of bottom layer. Replace middle layer and cover with remaining jam.
5. 5
   Add top layer. Cut reassembled cake into 3/4-inch slices.
6. 6
   To assemble trifle, line bottom and sides of 1 1/2-quart glass serving bowl with about 2/3 of jam-filled cake slices.
7. 7
   Drizzle about 1/4 cup of juice from berries over cake.
8. 8
   Spoon half of vanilla custard over cake and spread half of strawberries over custard.
9. 9
   Cover with remaining cake slices; drizzle with remaining berry juice and top with remaining custard and berries.
10. 10
    Cover trifle and refrigerate up to 6 hours before serving.