Hi Randy, the cream is used in step 6 under the “To Assemble” headline – it is part of the chocolate ganache used to make the chocolate drips, not the syrup. For the best drips the ganache needs to be used while it is warm which is why it is typically made right before use, after the rest of the cake is decorated and chilled. I do agree that such a long recipe could probably use additional subheadings to divide the steps up further. Re the baking time, just to clarify, did you divide the batter into 4 cake pans and still found that they needed 50 minutes?

Hi Steph, many apologies, this was an error on our part. The recipe originally called for baking the cakes in two 8×3″ pans, then cutting those tall layers in half. We got feedback that 3″ high pans were tough to find, so revised the recipe to make four shorter layers, but did not revise the baking time. I hope you were still able to enjoy the cake, and I’m very sorry for the mistake and appreciate you letting me know.

I made this cake , I used the 8 inch cake pans as directed, I think the directions for the cooking times are very incorrect, it lists to bake for 55-60 mins at 350F ? I put mine in , checked them again at 44 min and they were way overbaked and no longer moist. The layers were wayyy overcooked. I think they should have been taken out around 28 min, max.

Hi Bev. Thank you so much for your recipe review and rating! It really means a lot. So proud of you for trying something new. Sounds like it was amazing. Way to go!

16/10/24 never been a baker but I started baking in may this year just before my 60th birthday and I’m absolutely loving it so when I saw this recipe I really wanted to try it but I was like no way can I do that. So took the bull by the horns and gave it a go. The instructions and pictures are so easy to follow that I actually made it and for my first attempt on a cake like this I’m so proud of myself thank for sharing your recipe and for putting the easy to follow instructions and pictures I’ll be making this again. I’ve posted a comment with a picture at front of this post

Hi Zoe! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a recipe review and rating. It really means a lot! What a fun project to make with your husband and so glad it turned out so well. All the best to you!