Peppermint Chocolate Trifle

Why I Love This Recipe
I made this for our Christmas Party this year and it was so yummy! It was adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe so that it was easier to make!
Ingredients You'll Need
Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix (prepared)
Chocolate Liqueur
1/4 c sugar
Cool Whip
Chocolate Pudding Mix (prepared)
Peppermint Extract
Crushed Candy Canes
Directions
Bake chocolate fudge cake in round pan according to box directions, then slice the cake to make 2 circles.
Bring 1/4 c water and 1/4 c sugar to a boil, remove from heat and left cool completely, then add 1/3 c chocolate liqueur.
Make pudding according to box directions, then add a small amount of peppermint extract.
Spread a layer of whipping cream on the bottom of the trifle bowl, then a cake round.
Brush the cake layer with the chocolate liqueur mixture.
Next spread a layer of pudding and sprinkle crushed candy canes.
Repeat with more layers.