Minted Chocolate Torte
"Our family has enjoyed this pretty layered cake for years. It's a favorite for many occasions. —Barbara Humiston, Tampa, Florida..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup shortening
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1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
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2-1/4 cups cake flour
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3 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup milk
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
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3 egg whites
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FILLING/TOPPING:
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6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
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1/4 cup butter
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1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
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3 tablespoons hot water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Dash salt
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FROSTING:
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2 cups whipped topping
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
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1 to 2 drops food coloring, optional
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Mint Andes candies, chopped
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