choco-mint cake with brandy whipped cream

Ingredients For choco-mint cake with brandy whipped cream

• CAKE
• 4 oz

  semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 c

  brown sugar
• 1/4 c

  milk
• 3

  egg yolk(reserve whites)
• 2 c

  flour
• 1 tsp

  baking soda
• 1/4 tsp

  salt
• 1 stick

  butter
• 1 c

  granulated sugar
• 2

  large tomatoes, pureed(or canned, to equal 1 cup)
• 1 tsp

  vanilla
• FILLING
• 1/4 c

  butter
• 21/2 c

  powdered sugar
• 1/4-1/2 c

  half and half
• 1/2 tsp

  peppermint extract
• BRANDY WHIPPED CREAM
• 1 c

  whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp

  sugar
• 2-4 tsp

  brandy(adjust to your taste preference)