Chocolate Brownie Torte

Ingredients

• 1 (21 ounce) box plain chocolate brownie mix (or extra chewy if desired)
• 1 egg (as directed on brownie mix)
• 1/4 cup water (as directed on brownie mix)
• 1/3 cup oil (as directed on brownie mix)
• 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (plus more to taste)
• 2 teaspoons peppermint extract (plus more to taste) (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare brownies according to box, however pour the mix into two round 8 by 8 cake pans. Make sure you grease the pans, and bake according to box. (Use the time that is on the box for the 8 by 8 pans) The mix isn't supposed to fill the pans completely, just about halfway.

2. 2

   After taking out the brownies, and letting them cool completely, you can start the whipped filling. Begin by setting a large bowl and the beaters into your freezer for a couple of minutes.

3. 3

   Pour heavy cream into the chilled bowl and beat on high untill it begins to thicken.

4. 4

   Add the sugar, the vanilla, and the peppermint extract if desired. Beat the mixture untll, light and fluffy, and resembles whipped cream.

5. 5

   Remove one brownie from pan, and set on a platter. Thickly cover it with whipped filling, then but the other brownie on top, cover that one too.

6. 6

   Decorate top with shavened chocolate or mint leaves.

7. 7

   ENJOY!