A creamy chocolate torte with the refreshing flavor of mint.
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| Source | Betty Gregory, Chicago, Illinois |
| Prep time | 45 minutes |
| 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 | Cup | heavy whipping cream |
| 1⁄3 | Cup | creme de menthe topping |
| 2 | Tablespoon | powdered sugar |
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.
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