CHOCOLATE BAVARIAN TORTE

Steps:

• Bake cake layers according to package directions.
• Remove from pans.
• Let cool.
• Split each layer in half.
• Cream brown sugar, vanilla, cream cheese and salt until sugar is dissolved and mixture is light and fluffy.
• Fold in whipped cream or Cool Whip® topping.
• Put one layer on plate.
• Top with some of filling.
• Add next layer.
• Top with more filling.
• Add third layer.
• Top with more filling.
• Add top layer and spread the rest of filling on top.
• Garnish with chocolate curls or sprinkle with cocoa.
• refrigerate.
• Note: An easy way to make chocolate curls:.
• Melt a cup of chocolate chips with a teaspoon of Crisco shortening and pour (about 1/4-inch thick) on the back of an ungreased cookie sheet or baking pan.
• Let it sit until it firms up (don't refrigerate) and then take a spoon and scrape a long line of chocolate.
• It will curl as you scrape.
• Or use small metal pancake turner to form curls.
• Hold pancake turner at 45° angle and scrape chocolate into curls.