Peppermint Brownie Torte with Peppermint Buttercream and Chocolate Frosting Recipe PinkCupcake22

• 1 c. unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 1/2 t. pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 t. peppermint extract
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 T. milk
• 1/4 t. peppermint extract
• 1/3 c. milk
• 1/4 c. unsalted butter
• 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 1/2 t. pure vanilla extract
• 1 c. powdered sugar, sifted

1. For brownies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate, stirring occasionally.
4. Whisk in sugars, salt, and extracts thoroughly, then remove pan from heat.
5. Whisk in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Stir in flour and cocoa powder just until combined; do not overmix.
7. Scrape batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but not coated in batter; do not overbake.
8. Cool brownies completely on a wire rack.
9. For the peppermint frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together 1 cup of powdered sugar and butter with an electric mixer until smooth and well-blended.
10. Slowly incorporate another 1/2 cup of powdered sugar; add the milk and peppermint extract and mix until smooth, about a minute.
11. Frosting should be spreadable, but thick enough to support the chocolate frosting; add additional powdered sugar a tablespoon at a time if needed to reach appropriate consistency.
12. Spread buttercream over cooled brownies.
13. For the chocolate frosting: In a small saucepan, bring milk and butter to a boil.
14. Place both the chocolates in a medium bowl; once the milk and butter mixture have come to a boil, pour over the chopped chocolate and let sit for about 5 minutes.
15. Add vanilla extract to chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth.
16. Using an electric mixer, beat powdered sugar into chocolate mixture until smooth.
17. Spread frosting over peppermint buttercream frosting.
18. Refrigerate torte for at least an hour before serving to allow the frosting to set.
19. Torte will keep in the fridge for 5 days, covered.

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Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/peppermint-brownie-torte-peppermint-buttercream-chocolate-frosting-27908 (may not work)