Strawberry Trifle

1 pkg yellow or white cake mix
1 pkg frozen strawberries in juice
16oz fresh sliced strawberries
2 cans vanilla pudding
1 lrg container of whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional)

Bake cake in a 9x13” pan as directed on package. Cool. Cut cake into 16 pieces. Split each piece horizontally.
Combine the strawberries and frozen strawberries
Arrange the pieces to create the 1st layer in a large glass serving bowl, cutting the pieces to fit curves of the bowl.
Pour 1/4 the strawberries over cake.
Spread with 1 cup pudding.
Repeat with remaining cake pieces, strawberries, and pudding.
Add 1 layer of whipped topping.
Repeat with remaining cake pieces, strawberries, and pudding.
Spread the remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with almonds. Chill thoroughly.
Serves 12-15.