Chocolate-Peppermint Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Microwave 2 oz.
2. 2
   chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min., stirring after each minute; stir until chocolate is completely melted.
3. 3
   Blend in extract.
4. 4
   Beat cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl with mixer until creamy.
5. 5
   Gently stir in 1 cup COOL WHIP.
6. 6
   Cut cake lengthwise into 6 vertical slices.
7. 7
   Place, cut sides up, on waxed paper-covered baking sheet.
8. 8
   Spread each of 5 slices with about 2 tsp.
9. 9
   melted chocolate and about 3 Tbsp.
10. 10
    cream cheese mixture; stack layers.
11. 11
    Turn to return cake to original position; frost top and sides with remaining COOL WHIP.
12. 12
    Refrigerate 2 hours or until chilled.
13. 13
    Transfer to serving plate.
14. 14
    Melt remaining chocolate as directed on package; cool slightly.
15. 15
    Sprinkle crushed candies over cake; drizzle with chocolate.