Ingredients

Frosting

• 2 pounds semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

Cake

• Butter, for baking pan
• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch process
• 3 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups buttermilk
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 medium beet, peeled, grated

Assembly

• Marzipan, store-bought (not almond paste)

Description

Chocolate Birthday Cake - A Recipe From Food Network Canada. The Addition Of Grated Beets To The Cake Batter Helps To Keep This Cake Super Moist. Make Sure You Use A High Quality Chocolate And Cocoa Powder For Best Results. You’ll Need A 12- By 18-inch

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