Name: Chocolate-Mint Brownie Cake
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), chopped; 3 tablespoons whipping cream; 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 6 tablespoons whipping cream; 6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped; White chocolate curls (optional); Fresh mint sprigs; Halved strawberries

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Chocolate-Mint Brownie CakePornchai Mittongtare

A layer of white chocolate-peppermint icing is sandwiched between the chewy brownie cake and a thick chocolate ganache glaze. To make this treat, you'll need an eight-inch square metal cake pan and parchment paper, sold at cookware stores and well-stocked supermarkets. For convenience, prepare the dessert a day ahead.

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