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Grease and flour 2 round cake pans.
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Preheat oven to 350.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat together cake ingredients on low for 1 minute, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
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Increase mixing speed to medium high and beat for 2 minutes more.
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Pour batter into cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until they test done.
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Remove from oven and cool completely.
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While cooling, prepare Ganache:.
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Put all ganache ingredients in 2 cup glass measuring cup.
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Cook on 50% power in microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring well after each minute until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth.
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Cover tightly and let sit for 3-4 hours or until it reaches spreading consistency. If it gets too thick, place in a pan of hot water over medium heat and stir until softens.
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To make filling:.
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Place butter and cream cheese in mixing bowl.
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Cream together until smooth and fluffy.
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Add candy, sugar, flavoring (or schnapps) and about 2 Tbs milk.
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Beat, adding additional milk until mixture is fluffy.
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When cakes are cool, layer them with the filling between layers, reserving about 1/2 cup of the filling for garnish, if you wish.
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Frost layers with cooled ganache.
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Pipe remaining filling on top of cake, or just sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
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Refrigerate to set ganache.
