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Deep Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cake Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step #2 Line the bottom(s) of two 9 inch square pans, two 9 inch round pans, or one 9 x 13 inch pan with parchment paper.
Step #3 Sift together the cake flour & salt.
Step #4 Melt chocolate & shortening together in a double boiler.
Step #5 Turn into mixing bowl, & cool to about room temp; this mixture must be cool.
Step #6 Mix in sugar.
Step #7 Blend in egg yolks & 1 c milk.
Step #8 Add flour & salt, & mix just until all flour is dampened.
Step #9 Beat batter with electric mixer for 1 min, & then mix in vanilla & 1/2 c milk.
Step #10 Dissolve soda in the remaining 1/4 c milk; stir in theto the batter quickly & thoroughly.
Step #11 Pour batter into prepared pan(s).
Step #12 Bake in 9 x 13 inch pan for about 45 mins, or in two 9 inch pans for about 30 mins.
Step #13 Test for doneness by pressing lightly on the cake; it should spring back when done.
Step #14 Prepare Seven Minute Frosting, omitting vanilla.
Step #15 Tint frosting a delicate pink with a few drops of food coloring, & add 1/4 c crushed candy.
Step #16 Frost & fill the cooled cake.
Step #17 Garnish with bits of crushed candy.
Step #18 .
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