Grease bottom and side of 9-inch springform pan with shortening.
In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup of the chocolate chunks and ½ cup butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until melted.
Cool 5 minutes.
Stir in flour until smooth.
Stir in egg yolks until well blended.
In large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on high speed until foamy.
Beat in ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until soft peaks form.
Fold about one-fourth of the egg whites in bowl into chocolate mixture; fold that mixture into egg whites.
Spread in pan.
Sprinkle remaining ⅔ cup chocolate chunks evenly over top.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (top will appear dry and cracked).
Cool 10 minutes.
Remove side of pan; leave cake on pan bottom.
Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
Just before serving, in 1-quart saucepan, heat ⅓ cup chocolate chunks, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and the milk over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture boils.
Remove from heat; stir in ½ teaspoon butter.
In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Drizzle cake slices with chocolate sauce.
Serve with whipped cream.
Sprinkle with candies.
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Milk chocolate–coated toffee bits, or chopped chocolate-covered English toffee candy bars, can be used in place of the peppermint candies.