Chocolate-Mint Trifle

Directions

1. 1
   Bake cake as instructed for 9 x 12-inch pan.
2. 2
   Cool.
3. 3
   Cut cake into 16 pieces (once lengthwise and then into 8 pieces).
4. 4
   Split the 16 pieces in half lengthwise.
5. 5
   Fill bottom of trifle bowl (or other large glass bowl) with cake.
6. 6
   Spread layer of 1 package prepared pudding over cake.
7. 7
   Drizzle creme de menthe over pudding. Add peppermint extract and food coloring to Cool Whip.
8. 8
   Spread almost half over the pudding.
9. 9
   Repeat layers.
10. 10
    Garnish with slivered Andes candies, chocolate-mint jimmies or any other garnish.
11. 11
    Chill at least 2 hours before serving.