Grand Finale's Grand Trifle

This recipe is from the Grand Finale in Glendale, OH, outside of Cincinnati
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4    cups pound cake or yellow cake, chunks
1   cup fresh or frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed
1/2  cup port wine
1/2 cup sherry
8 large scoops vanilla ice cream
1 cup sweetened raspberry puree
1 1/2 - 2 cups heavy cream, whipped
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
8 marashcino or chocolate covered cherries for garnish

In 8 large brandy snifers or 2 qt glass trifle bowl - layer the first 8 ingredients in the order given

Garnish with cherries,

Chill at least 1 hour to blend flavors

Serves 8