Fudge Mint Torte
A creamy chocolate torte with the refreshing flavor of mint.
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Ingredients
- 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup flour (sifted)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup creme de menthe topping
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375º. Grease three 9 x 1- ½ inch round layer cake pans. Line with wax paper. Grease both paper and pans. Combine 1 package of chocolate chips and butter in a small saucepan. Place over very low heat until melted. Remove from heat Transfer chocolate mixture to large bowl. Beat in brown sugar. Beat in 4 eggs, one at a time. Beat in flour until well blended. Pour into prepared pans, dividing evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched with fingertip. Cook cakes in pans or wire racks for 10 minutes. Invert; peel off paper; cool completely. Mix whipping cream, Crème de Menthe and powdered sugar until stiff. Stack and fill layers with Crème de Menthe filling, using 1/3 between each layer, and over the top. Garnish top with chocolate shavings.
