Make the jelly/jello as per packet instructions and allow to set overnight in the bottom of your trifle dish.
Cake
Make the cake as per instructions and set aside the frosting mix for the filling instructions.
Allow cake to cool completely and then wrap it cling wrap and place in fridge to become cold before cutting. Cut the cake in half to create 2 even circular layers. Set aside for assembly.
Filling
In a medium sized bowl, place the cream cheese. Using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese for 1-2 mins.
Add the frosting mix and pure cream to the cream cheese mixture and continue to mix with hand mixer, starting on low and increase to high for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is fully combined and fluffy. Set aside for assembly.
Cream Topping
Place the cream in a bowl, using a hand mixer beat cream on high until soft peaks form. Set aside for assembly.
Assembly
Spread the jam onto the cut side of both of the chocolate cake discs.
Place one of the chocolate cake discs, jam side facing up, on top of the jelly layer that has been set in the trifle bowl.
Place all the filling on top of the cake, spreading evenly.
Place the second cake disc, jam side down, on top of the frosting layer.
Pile the cream topping decoratively on top of the cake and top with cherries for garnish.
Notes
Nutritional panel does not include the garnish of cherries.
Total time does not include setting and cooling times.
NOTE: THIS IS BASED ON THE INGREDIENTS WE USED, NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE INGREDIENTS USED.