"My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it's often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to serve it at Christmastime on an antique platter surrounded by ornaments for decoration. —Candace McClure, Brookville, Indiana..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
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2/3 cup butter, cubed
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4 large eggs
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
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FROSTING:
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
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Additional miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional