Chocolate Mint Christmas Peek A Boo Cake - Crystal Sugar

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, soft at room temperature
• 1 1/3 cups Crystal Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 3 large egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour*, plus extra for dusting pan
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour*, plus more for dusting
• 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
• 2 ounces (1/4 cup) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup Crystal Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
• 1/4 cup Crystal Sugar Light Brown Sugar
• 5 eggs, room temperature
• 1/4 cup (2 oz) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips*
• 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• Optional red, green, and white jimmies (sprinkles)