Chocolate Mint Layer Cake Recipe

• 3 c. All-purpose flour
• 1/2 c. Unsweetened cocoa pwdr
• 2 tsp Baking soda
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 c. Cool water
• 2 c. Sugar
• 1 c. Corn oil
• 1 Tbsp. Vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 c. (about 10 ounces) mint-flavored chocolate chips
• 5 c. Powdered sugar
• 3/4 c. Plus 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa pwdr
• 1/2 c. Plus 2 Tablespoons., (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 8 Tbsp. (about) lowfat milk
• 1 1/2 tsp Peppermint extract
• 1 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 c. (about 6 ounces) mint-flavored chocolate chips
• 1/4 c. Red-and-white-striped peppermint candies or possibly candy canes, (broken into pcs)

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