Okay, this is not one of Rose’s recipes, but I had to post it anyway… it’s so rich that I might never make it again.  Hubby just turned 40, and this cake was his request.  It’s what he always orders from The Trellis Restaurant in Williamsburg, Va.  Recipe is from the book Death by Chocolate (by Marcel DeSaulniers - chef and owner of The Trellis).

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Wow, talk about a labor of love! All those components!

It looks fabulous and I’m sure it tasted fabulous too.

Patrincia, it looks picture-perfect!!  And yes, what a labor of love, all those different layers.  How far ahead did you start it?  Was your husband suitably impressed and thrilled?  Thanks so much for posting it, it’s very inspiring.

Hi Julie - I started the cake the night before I served it.  I made the ganache and the 2 mousses the night before, made the brownie and cocoa meringue layers the following morning, and put it all together over the course of the afternoon, with lots of rest in the fridge/freezer.

Now that is what I call true devotion.

Seven layers! 

Patricia I can taste it just looking at your pics.

I have one question - just how do you bakers keep your waistline in check?

Could the inside of a cake look more perfect????!!!  So many layers, and all so beautifully even.  It’s gorgeous.

Seen this on your blog, it is gorgeous, what a lucky husband!

LIttleIsland - 23 November 2009 01:50 AM

Could the inside of a cake look more perfect????!!!  So many layers, and all so beautifully even.  It’s gorgeous.

Two words… Hot Knife!

Paul - 22 November 2009 11:20 PM

Now that is what I call true devotion.

Seven layers! 

Patricia I can taste it just looking at your pics.

I have one question - just how do you bakers keep your waistline in check?

Waistline??? (don’t remind me)

um i would die for that cake. it looks amazing

Patrincia the cake looks absolutely gorgeous!! What a wonderful gift for your husband. I wouldn’t mind getting a slice of that on my birthday

Your husband is a wise man, I’d ask for that, too! Lucky as well, that’s some work!

I saw this on your blog too, so glad you decided to posy it here.  I was going to suggest it as it turned out so beautifully!

Beautiful cake Patricia! Your husband is quite lucky to have you!
Also liked the cheddar biscuits on your blog just below the cake….

Paul - 22 November 2009 11:20 PM

I have one question - just how do you bakers keep your waistline in check?

My strategy is to have lots of guests and make them fat!

Patricia, your cake is picture perfect. Your husband is one lucky guy!