Labadie Recipe Database

Name Peppermint Crunch Cake Number of People 16 List of Ingredients 1 pkg (2-layer size) white cake mix 1/2 tsp peppermint extract, divided 1 pkg (3.3 oz) JELL-O White Chocolate Flavor Instant pudding 3/4 cup milk 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed 9 small candy canes, finely crushed (approx 1/2 cup) 2 drops red food coloring Description Heat oven to 350 Spray 2 (8 inch) round pans with cooking spray; line with parchment. Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Blend in 1/4 tsp extract. Pour into prepared pans. Bake 26-31 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans 15 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Discard parchment. Cool cakes completely. Beat pudding mix, milk and remaining extract in medium bowl with whisk 2 minutes. Stir in Cool Whip. Spoon 3/4 cup pudding mix into small bowl; stir in crushed candy and food coloring. Place 1 cake layer on plate; spread with crushed candy mixture. Top with second cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with pudding mixture. Time 90 minutes Difficulty (1-5) 2 Notes Can sub 15 starlight mints for candy canes. Image