Peppermint Torte

• 1 3/4 c. flour
• 2 c. sugar
• 3/4 c. cocoa
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c. oil
• 1 c. milk
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 c. boiling water
• 1 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream, chilled
• 2/3 c. candy canes, crushed (approximately 8 medium sticks) or 1/2 tsp. mint extract
• 1/2 c. 10x sugar, powdered
• 3/4 tsp. vanilla
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1 c. 10x powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1. Cook first three ingredients on low heat; melt and stir. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
2. Whip with wire whisk. Add additional water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, to thin out glaze. Drizzle top and sides of cake.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=122173 (may not work)