This rich chocolate cake, sandwiched together with white chocolate buttercream, is a definite crowd-pleaser. And whether you want to make a single-layer birthday cake with striking chocolate shards, or a multi-tiered wedding extravaganza, it’s easy to adapt.
We've included a size chart so you can make a number of different size cakes, and all the extra information you need so your cake is as great to look at as it is to eat!
Click here for your step-by-step guide to creating your own Chocolate celebration cake.
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