Fudgy Peppermint Stick Torte Recipe
"I created this recipe based on a chocolate cake a friend made for me several years ago. I love the fact that it has brown sugar instead of granulated sugar. It's a favorite around Christmas, not only because of the great flavors, but because it makes a spectacular presentation. —Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups butter, softened
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3-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
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4 eggs
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2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/4 cups baking cocoa
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2-1/2 cups cold water
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FROSTING:
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4-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
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3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
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3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup crushed peppermint candies, divided
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