Fudge Mint Torte
By
Betty Gregory, Chicago, Illinois
A creamy chocolate torte with the refreshing flavor of mint.
Preparation time
45 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Total time
1 hour, 5 minutes
Yield
12 Servings
Ingredients
1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup butter 1 1⁄2 cups light brown sugar (firmly packed) 4 eggs 1 1⁄2 cups flour (sifted) 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1⁄3 cup creme de menthe topping 2 tablespoons powdered sugarInstructions
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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