Black forest trifle dessert

1/2 pk Devil's food cake mix
    1/2 c  Rum
     21 oz Can cherry pie filling

-----------------------------chocolate CUSTARD-----------------------------
    2/3 c  Sugar
    1/4 c  Cocoa
    1/8 ts Salt
      3    Eggs, beaten
      2 c  Milk
      1    Toppings
      1 c  Whipping cream
      2 tb Powdered sugar
    1/4 c  Sliced almonds, toasted
 
  Prepare cake mix according to package directions; cut into 1/2 inch
  slices. Line bottom of 2 quart bowl of trifle dish with half of cake
  slices; sprinkle with 2-4 tbsp. rum. Spoon half of cherry pie filling
  over cake; top with half of choclate pudding. Repeat procedure with
  remaining cake, rum, pie filling and custard. Cover and chill. Beat
  whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating
  until soft peaks form. Spread over custard; garnish with almonds.
  chocolate CUSTARD: Combine first 3 ingredients in top of double
  boiler. Combine eggs and milk, gradually stir into dry mixture. Bring
  water in double boiler to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook
  custard, stirring constantly until thick. Cool. Dessert yields 6-8
  servings.