Chocolate Mint Layer Cake

Makes one 2- layer cake
2/3 of 10- ounce package (1 cup) Nestle Toll House mint- chocolate morsels
1 1/4 cups water, divided
2 1/4 cups all- purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
Chocolate Mint Frosting

Preheat oven to 375*F . In small saucepan, combine mint- chocolate morsels and 1/4 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth. Cool 10 minutes. In medium bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; set aside. In large bowl, combine brown sugar and butter; beat until creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in chocolate mixture. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with remaining 1 cup water. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9- inch round baking pans. Bake at 375*F for 25- 30 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. Fill and frost with Chocolate Mint Frosting.
Garnish as desired.

Chocolate Mint Frosting:
Makes about 2 cups frosting
1/3 of 10- ounce package (1/2) cup Nestle Toll House mint- chocolate morsels
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons milk

Combine over hot (not boiling) water, chocolate morsels and butter. Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and salt. Transfer to large bowl. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with milk; beat until smooth. If necessary, add more milk until desired consistency is reached.