Chocolate Candy Cane Trifle

1 (18.25 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
2 small boxes regular vanilla pudding
6 peppermint candy canes, crushed
1 pint heavy cream, whipped

Bake cake as directed on the package in a 13 x 9-inch pan. Cool and pierce all over with a fork.

Cook and cool vanilla pudding.

Whip heavy cream, sweetening to taste with confectioners' sugar.

In a large glass bowl, put in a layer of chocolate cake that has been cut into small squares. Pour some vanilla pudding over cake layer. Spread with a layer of whipped cream. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Continue to add layers until the bowl is filled, ending with the whipped cream layer. Garnish with crushed candy canes.