Minted Chocolate Torte Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
2-1/4 cups cake flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
3 egg whites
filling/topping:
6 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tbsp hot water
1 tsp vanilla extract
dash salt
frosting:
2 cups whipped topping
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp peppermint extract
1 to 2 drops green food coloring

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and chocolate.
In a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.
Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate and butter over low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; transfer to a large bowl. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, hot water, vanilla and salt until smooth.
Cut each cake into two horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with 1/3 cup of filling. Repeat layers three times. In a large bowl, gently combine the whipped topping, extracts and food coloring. Frost the sides of the cake. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-16 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	456.2 Kcal (1910 kJ)
Calories from fat	164.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.3g	28%
Cholesterol	10.58mg	4%
Sodium	137mg	6%
Potassium	270.97mg	6%
Total Carbs	71.91g	24%
Sugars	48.82g	195%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	7%
Protein	4.38g	9%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	91.1mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	348.9 Kcal (1461 kJ)
Calories from fat	125.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14g	28%
Cholesterol	8.09mg	4%
Sodium	104.78mg	6%
Potassium	207.24mg	6%
Total Carbs	54.99g	24%
Sugars	37.34g	195%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	7%
Protein	3.35g	9%
Iron	1.9mg	14%
Calcium	69.7mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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