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Looking for an excuse to get festive? This CHOCOLATE CELEBRATION CAKE is reason enough!

If my mom were still around, she’d be the first to say that this is by far my absolute, without a doubt, hands down, most favourite cake in the entire world. She’d say, “Since Nik was knee-high to a grasshopper, I made this for his birthday!”

Yup, it’s my favourite cake in the universe, and that really tells you how exceptionally good it is.

I’m going to encourage you to BOOKMARK the page and also PIN it to a favourite recipe or dessert board. I was also going to suggest that you share this recipe with a friend, but why not make it for their next birthday, anniversary or going away party? Whatever the special occasion, this is the cake to make! I know you’re going to love it.
Here’s why it holds a special place in my heart… and tummy!

FROM SCRATCH
There is something to be said about a cake made from scratch. I think a little bit of magic happens when a group of choice ingredients are brought together and baked into a rich-tasting, moist, crumbly cake. In my mind, a well-made cake is a party for the senses.

If the thought of this has piqued your cake-baking spidey senses, consider it for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, new home, new baby, New Year’s. Hopefully, I’ve given you every option. As Kool & the Gang would say, “Celebration time, come on!”

THE CAKE
This recipe comes straight out of my mom’s recipe box, and as you can see in the photos attached to this story, it’s been referenced many, many times. Repeat visitors to Weekend at the Cottage know I often play around with a recipe, but not this time. No need to play around with perfection.

There are just two steps that will help make the cake effortless. First, sift the dry ingredients back and forth at least three times, if not more. You want the dry ingredients, especially that instant coffee (what?) mixed in well. Doing so makes a uniform cake with a good crumb.

Second thing is to bring the eggs to room temperature before you begin and really whip those egg whites into stiff peaks. Folding voluminous whites in to create the batter makes for lots of height and texture.

THE ICING
This icing is a classic buttercream and I especially love the ease of working with it. Note - it’s very important to make sure the butter and heavy cream is at room temperature before you begin.

True story, I shot this video on a rather cold day. The cottage kitchen was quite cool, and sure enough, I started having trouble with my icing getting too hard. Make and spread your icing in the warmest spot of your kitchen for best results. My story ends with an extension cord and me sitting in front of the fireplace until things warmed up. I had to get it perfect, just for YOU!

ASSEMBLE
I’m by no means a professional cake decorator, but I have watched some seriously talented ones in action and have picked up a trick or two.

My favourites are things like using a lazy Susan (brilliant), anchoring the cake to the presentation surface with a dollop of icing (great idea), tucking strips of parchment under the edge of the cake to make for a clean finish (smart) and using an icing spatula to help create a uniform look. You’ll be a cake pro in no time!

MORE REASONS
Now, if serving this cake wasn’t already special enough, let’s push the envelope, shall we? Serving ice cream with cake is always a good idea, especially for your wee one’s birthday or important milestone. Add a favourite flavour to your shopping list.
With ice cream nestled up against this CHOCOLATE CELEBRATION CAKE, how about we blow the roof off this party with some CHOCOLATE CRACK SAUCE - watch our 1-minute video on how to make it. Ladle it over the ice cream and add a sprinkle of kosher salt for a sweet and salty finish. The crack hardens in seconds and then just waits for the squeals of delight as guests crack and dig in for that first bite.
I’ve added some of my key cake-making tools to the Amazon section of this post. I make cakes a lot, so these items are in both my cottage kitchen and city one, as they’re all super helpful in making cakes right.
Like the idea of this cake but were hoping for something with fewer steps? Try our WHISKY CAKE or our stellar SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE. Last thing, adults enjoy our boozy HARVEY WALLBANGER CAKE.
When it comes to cake, your friends here at Weekend at the Cottage say, “Bring it!”, and yes, we mean it literally!

Throwing a party? This CHOCOLATE CELEBRATION CAKE is the icing on your party cake!

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