Peppermint Pattie Cake

Submitted by Gayla S.

"Easy way to add that special something to a regular cake mix and pre made frosting. From Betty Crocker. (cook time does include cooling and chilling)"

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 15

ingredients

• Cake

• 1 (18 ounce) box betty crocker super moist triple fudge cake mix
• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs

• Filling

• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant white chocolate pudding and pie filling mix
• 2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon peppermint extract

• Frosting

• 1⁄4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 (16 ounce) container whipped milk chocolate frosting
• 3⁄4 cup coarsely chopped miniature peppermint patties (8 candies)

directions

1. Heat oven to 350.
2. Follow the cake directions on box. Prepare the cake as you would for a 13x9 inch pan. Allow the cake to cool for 15 minute.
3. While still warm, poke the cake every 1/4 inch with the handle of a wooden spoon. (Only make the hole about 1/2 of the cake. Do not go all the way to the pan.).
4. In medium bowl, beat filling ingredients with wire whisk about 2 minute Immediately pour filling evenly into holes in cake. Cover loosely and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.
5. Stir 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract into frosting. Spread frosting over cake Sprinkle with peppermint patties. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.