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Ingredients
1 Pound cake3/4 c. Strawberry jam
1 can Pitted apricots (1 lb,14 oz) - drained and pureed
11 oz. Mandarin oranges, canned drained
1/2 c. Marsala or cream sherry
2 c. Vanilla custard
1 c. Heavy cream
1/4 c. Superfine sugar
Directions
Split cake into thin layers, spread with jam and half the apricot puree, and sandwich back together. Cut into bars, about 1-by-2-inches, and pack into a 2-quart serving dish, arranging oranges in and around cake. Pour Marsala over top, spread with remaining apricot puree and cover with custard. Cover and chill 2 hours. Whip cream with sugar until stiff. Frost on top of trifle and decorate with candied fruits, if desired.
