Dark Chocolate Shingle Cake

Because it is just about impossible to slice this unusual-looking cake into servings without ruining the look of the carefully placed decorative chocolate shingles, it is a great choice for a birthday celebration or any other occasion where the cake is presented whole. If the cake must be displayed in individual portions, cut the cakes in Step 4 and then arrange the shingles on each slice, keeping the pattern within the cuts. This will not produce as dramatic a finish, but the servings will