Peppermint Torte - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. flour
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/2 c. oil
1 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream, chilled
2/3 c. candy canes, crushed (approximately 8 medium sticks) or 1/2 tsp. mint extract
1/2 c. 10x sugar, powdered
3/4 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
2 Tbsp. water
1 c. 10x powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cook first three ingredients on low heat; melt and stir. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Whip with wire whisk. Add additional water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, to thin out glaze. Drizzle top and sides of cake.