Chocolate-Orange Trifle

1 package devil's food cake mix
1-1/3 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs

• Mix on low for 1 minutes. 
• Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.
• Cool completely, then cut into small pieces.

2 packages (3.4oz) vanilla instant pudding
4 cups milk
4 teaspoons grated orange peel

• Beat together until thick. 
• Set aside

1 cup chocolate syrup
2 cups mandarin orange segments
1 (8oz) tub cool whip

• Arrange in glass trifle bowl as follows:
• Place half of the cake pieces in bottom of bowl.
• Drizzle chocolate syrup over cake.
• Spoon 2 cups pudding over that.
• Lay half of the oranges over the above.
• Repeat layers.
• Last, top with cool whip.
• Garnish with oranges and drizzle chocolate syrup over top for effect.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, so that flavors can blend.