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Chocolate Kisses Cake

February 12, 2013 by girlinspired 14 Comments

 
 

If you love chocolate, I’ve got a cake for you!!  And just in time for Valentine’s Day, it’s one covered in dark chocolate piped “kisses.”  As far as I’m concerned, the best fix for a chocolate craving is this Dark Chocolate Frosting slathered on a pile of cake.  Chocolate frosting doesn’t get better – this one’s rich, it’s thick, it’s shiny and gorgeous.  You can spread it out smooth or pipe it into swirls or kisses!

To make a chocolate kisses cake, you will need your cake layers, one recipe of dark chocolate frosting (double the recipe if you’re using the frosting to fill your layers, too),  a piping bag fitted with a coupler and #12 piping tip.
The directions couldn’t be easier.  Stack and fill your cake (click here for more detailed instructions on stacking and filling).  Then, fill your bag with frosting and start piping – you can start anywhere on the cake, you might want to start on a side (or even practice off the cake) to get the feel of it.  Holding your tip just off the cake layer, begin squeezing until the frosting has formed a small mound, then release pressure on the bag while swiftly lifting straight out from the cake.  You can make your “kisses” any size you like, but you should try to make them a consistent size.  Cover the whole cake, fitting each “kiss” up against those around it.  They won’t all be perfect and that is just fine – once the cake is done, any imperfections will blend seamlessly together.  If you really flop on one of the kisses, just scrape that part away with a knife and continue!  So easy and such pretty results!
As far as the inside of the cake, I used a cool checkerboard pan set from Wilton and the results were easy and fun!
My inspiration for this kisses cake came my friend and baker extraordinaire, Emily.  That girl is seriously AMAZING!!  She makes the most delicious sweets and has true creative genius.  

Filed Under: Desserts, Food and Recipes, Holiday Inspiration, Parties, Valentine's Day Tagged With: cake, chocolate

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Comments

  1. kate says

    February 12, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    and dark chocolate is good for you! you should have called this “healthy chocolate kisses cake” 😉 that rainbow cake IS amazing.

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  2. Jessica Peck says

    February 12, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    we love dark chocolate! this cake looks delicious 🙂

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  3. Truly Myrtle says

    February 12, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    OMG look at that rainbow cake!!! I bet she only does it once 😉
    I love the chocolate kisses! My mouth is watering…

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  4. sweeter than cupcakes says

    February 13, 2013 at 1:55 am

    Wish I could take a bite! Looks yummy!

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  5. Summer says

    February 13, 2013 at 6:10 am

    Oh this looks so divine! And that 74 layer rainbow cake is CRAZY AWESOME! 😀

    xo
    summer

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  6. A to Zebra Celebrations says

    February 13, 2013 at 7:42 am

    wow! wow! wow!!!! AMAZING!!! I hope you stop by to share- http://atozebracelebrations.com/2013/02/link-party-7.html
    Nancy

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  7. Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says

    February 13, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    This one of the most amazing cakes! Those little kisses are to do die for! Wow! I would be thrilled if you’d share this at Saturday Share with Us!
    http://www.lemonsforlulu.com/2013/02/09/saturday-share-with-us/

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  8. Charity says

    February 14, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    Cake covered in kisses… sweet! =)
    And that rainbow cake is incredible!

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  9. Chandra Sirois says

    February 15, 2013 at 2:24 am

    Oh My Goodness that took serious paitience on your part! But oh boy am I glad that you did it! I wish I could have a slice right now! I found you on Lil Luna’s Linky Party!

    Reply
  10. Susan @ Oh My! Creative says

    February 16, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    This is so pretty and looks delish! What an easy way to ice a cake and make it look special!

    I would love for you to stop by and submit it on my website so I can feature it!

    Susan @ Oh My! Creative

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  11. Jenn says

    February 18, 2013 at 5:23 am

    Way cool cake!

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  12. Tauni says

    February 20, 2013 at 4:10 am

    Oh my gosh. This cake looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing on Show & Tell at SNAP!

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  13. KayleneP says

    July 15, 2013 at 2:06 am

    Wow this looks so yummy and I will definitely give the ‘kisses’ a try myself one day!
    Thanks for the great post.

    Reply
  14. Angelina Gonzales says

    November 29, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    That is so beautiful and i’m salivating

    Reply

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