Shelly's Recipe

PEPPERMINT PATTIE POKE CAKE

Category: Cakes

1 box triple chocolate fudge cake mix, plus ingredients called for in cake mix directions
1 (4 serving size) box white chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
1 container whipped milk chocolate frosting
3/4 cup coarsely chopped chocolate covered peppermint patties (8 candies)

Heat oven to 350. Make cake as directed for 13 by 9 inch pan; cool 15 minutes. Poke top of warm cake every 1/2 inch with handle of wooden spoon.

In medium bowl, beat filling ingredients with wire whisk about 2 minutes. Immediately pour over cake. Cover loosely and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled. Stir in 1/4 tsp peppermint extract into frosting.

Spread frosting over top of cake. Sprinkle with peppermint patties. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.