Thursday, November 10, 2011

The 24-layer Chocolate Cake

Deciding on what a "luscious and elegant" chocolate cake should be for a recent request was easy as pie :)  I immediately thought of only one cake.  The elegant 24-layer Chocolate Cake from The Strip House restaurant is the most delicious chocolate cake I've tasted.

The layers are alternating chocolate cake and chocolate filling, coated with a semi-sweet chocolate ganache.  Very luscious, indeed!!  Usually after a steak meal I would pass on dessert, which would have been regretful in this case.  Thankfully my sweet tooth insisted on it; chocolate cake heaven!

My mini version was made with a dark chocolate ganache and filling.  I also made a twin, which is destined for a friend in Europe, thanks, P :))))


Golden currants top the cake and slice.  The beautiful Santos rosewood table was turned by Thomas Saunders.  Silver cake server by Don Henry.



My favorite holiday season has commenced :)  Wishing you joyous days...
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14 comments:

  1. ElianaNovember 10, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    The cake is perfect! I can smell the aroma of chocolate ... ;)
    Hugs

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  2. Drora's minimundoNovember 10, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Gorgeous cake! Your friend will be happy to receive it.
    Hugs

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  3. carmenNovember 10, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    que bueno!

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  4. AscensionNovember 10, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Se ve absolutamente delicioso.
    besitos ascension

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  5. NaránNovember 10, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Se ve delicioso.

    Besos, Narán

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  6. PILAR6373November 10, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Es perfecto!!!! Me entra el hambre solo de verlo!!!!
    Besos.

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  7. KathyNovember 10, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    WOW!!! I know it takes a lot of time to make all of these layers. Beautiful!

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  8. Alison ShibataNovember 10, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Thanks all for your comments...absolutely made my day :) The real deal is truly the best chocolate cake ever!

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  9. Alison ShibataNovember 10, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Thanks, Kathy, I know you know ;) Had to trash the first try...too tall for scale and smooshing it down didn't fly, lol

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  10. UnknownNovember 15, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    crazy real, crazy awesome!!!!!!! i tried to count the layers..but it's late, i'm tired, and i trust you XD

    ME WANT CHOCOLATE

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  11. Alison ShibataNovember 15, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    LOL, thanks Cindy :D ME, TOO!!!

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  12. newmexico009November 16, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Alison, I come here everyday to get my "Fix", this dessert is simply amazing!!

    You are so very talented, and only you could make one in miniature.

    A true masterpiece!

    Big Hugs,
    Athena

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  13. Alison ShibataNovember 16, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    *your fix*, LOL! Thanks, Athena...I'll email :)

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  14. KathyDecember 22, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Merry Christmas and a happy new year!!

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