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Fudge Mint Torte

A creamy chocolate torte with the refreshing flavor of mint.

45

Prep time
(minutes)

20

Cooking time
(minutes)

65

Total time
(minutes)

12

Servings

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.