Chocolate Trifle

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan.
2. 2
   In a bowl, beat the eggs and butter together.
3. 3
   Add the brown sugar, and then gradually add the flour and mix well.
4. 4
   Stir in the vanilla.
5. 5
   Fold in the nuts, chocolate chips, and coconut, if using.
6. 6
   Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Cool.
8. 8
   Prepare the pudding according to the package directions.
9. 9
   Let cool slightly.
10. 10
    Beat the cream with the powdered sugar until stiff.
11. 11
    Crumble the brownie into chunks and then layer one-third into a large glass bowl.
12. 12
    Spoon half the pudding over the brownies.
13. 13
    Spoon half the whipped cream over the pudding and scatter one-third crumbled brownie.
14. 14
    Sprinkle with some chopped peanuts, spoon the remaining half pudding and whipped cream, and sprinkle with some more peanuts.
15. 15
    Layer the remaining one-third brownie, drizzle with chocolate sauce, and garnish with mint leaves.
16. 16
    Refrigerate until serving time.