Fudgy Peppermint Stick Torte                                           Ingredients
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
3-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2-1/2 cups cold water
FROSTING:
4-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup crushed peppermint candies, divided
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