Starlight Mint Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for two 9-inch round layers.
2. 2
   Cool cakes in pans 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Pierce cakes with large fork at 1/2 inch intervals.
4. 4
   Stir boiling water into dry jelly powder 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
5. 5
   Pour over cakes.
6. 6
   Refrigerate 3 hours.
7. 7
   Heat oven to 350F
8. 8
   Crush 5 mints in blender; mix with melted chocolate, sour cream and food coloring.
9. 9
   Place 1/2 the remaining mints, about 4 inches apart, on baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
10. 10
    Bake 5 minutes or until mints melt to form 2 1/2 to 3 inch circles.
11. 11
    Cool before removing from baking sheet.
12. 12
    Repeat with remaining mints.
13. 13
    Dip bottom of 1 cake pan in warm water 10 seconds; unmould onto plate,
14. 14
    Spread with chocolate mixture.
15. 15
    Unmould second cake; place on first layer.
16. 16
    Frost with Cool Whip.
17. 17
    Decorate with melted mints.
18. 18
    Store in refrigerator.
19. 19
    HOW TO BEND CANDY: To create a curvy effect on the melted candy, use a metal spatula to carefully remove melted candy from parchment while still warm and pliable.
20. 20
    Place over the handle of a wooden spoon or any other object that will bend the candy.
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    Cool completely before using to decorate cake.