Pumpkin Trifle

Ingredients

1. 2 to 3 cups leftover crumbled unfrosted spice cake, muffins or gingerbread
2. 2-1/2 cups cold milk
3. 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
4. 4 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant butterscotch pudding mix
5. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
7. 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
8. 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
9. 2 cups heavy whipping cream
10. Maraschino cherries, optional

Instructions

1. Set aside 1/4 cup of cake crumbs for topping. Divide remaining crumbs into four portions; sprinkle one portion into a trifle bowl or 3-qt. serving bowl.
2. In a large bowl, combine the milk, pumpkin, pudding mixes and spices; beat until smooth. Spoon half into the serving bowl. Sprinkle with a second portion of crumbs. In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; spoon half into bowl.
3. Sprinkle with a third portion of crumbs. Top with the remaining pumpkin mixture, then remaining portion of crumbs and whipped cream. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs around the edge of bowl. Garnish with cherries if desired. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving. Yield: 12-15 servings.