Mocha Torte

This dramatic cake is frosted with buttercream. Getting buttercream to look smooth like marzipan or poured ganach is difficult. In the tips for success post you will find some tips on how to do this. This was also a test of our piping skills. The chocolate squares stuck to the side are not as difficult to make as they look. The top pieces were scraps. They satisfy the height requirement for a decorated cake - something to poke your eye out - as the chef calls it.






I have not completed this cake yet either.