50 Wonderful Wedding Cake Recipes to Celebrate Your Big Day

Posted by Jenny Potter on April 13, 2017, Updated by Melissa Girimonte on April 24, 2019

Your special day deserves an extra-special cake, and we've got plenty of show-stopping wedding cake recipes and ideas worthy of celebration. Whether you're looking for something bold and beautiful or a more understated design, these gorgeous desserts taste just as good as they look.

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Lavender Blackberry Cake

Infused with lavender milk and lavender simple syrup, this colourful wedding cake is layered with sweet blackberry jam and a tangy cream cheese frosting. Fresh, fruity and with just a hint of floral notes, top it with a buttercream flower crown. Get the recipe for <a href=" https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/lavender-blackberry-cake/22467/" target="_blank">Lavender Blackberry Cake</a>
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Cake with Hot Pink Butter Icing

Tap into your inner Ina Garten before you bake this stunning tiered sour cream cake. Full of versatile vanilla flavour, leave the icing white for a classic look or tint it pink for a dramatic dessert. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/birthday-cake-with-hot-pink-butter-icing/20037/" target="_blank">Ina Garten’s Cake with Hot Pink Butter Icing</a>
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Chocolate Mint Cookie Cake

Whether it is chocolate mint ice cream or chocolate mint thins, this flavour combination never disappoints. In this case, rich chocolate cake is layered with minty Swiss buttercream before it’s topped with creamy dark chocolate ganache. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-mint-cookie-cake/19935/" target="_blank">Chocolate Mint Cookie Cake</a>
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Candy Filled Pinata Cake

Even if you aren’t planning a Cinco de Mayo wedding day, just imagine cutting into this cake and having a slew of pretty candies spill out. If you're planning a towering wedding cake, consider this showstopping treat for the top tier. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/make-your-own-candy-filled-pinata-cake/" target="_blank">Candy Filled Pinata Cake</a>
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Naked Wedding Cake

Saying “I Do” to the DIY wedding craze is easy enough by using boxed cake mix to build your very own towering confection. To keep it modern (and simplify your life), leaving the sides of the cake icing-free will let guests admire your layers of love. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/how-to-make-your-own-wedding-cake/35522/" target="_blank">Naked Wedding Cake</a>
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Sprinkles Cake

For an adorable cake that can be made in a snap, try Molly Yeh's sprinkles cake. Finished with colourful frosting and decorative candies, it will fit right in at a casual backyard wedding bash. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sprinkles-cake/22075/" target="_blank">Molly Yeh's Sprinkles Cake</a>
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Spring Mirror Glaze Cake

Learn how to create this beautiful, glossy design right at home. It is easier than you think! Turn your carrot cake, cheesecake or lemony angel food cake into a shiny, pastel coloured treat with real ‘wow’ factor. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/how-to-make-a-dreamy-mirror-glaze-cake/" target="_blank">Spring Mirror Glaze Cake</a>
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Gingerbread Layer Cake with Raspberries and Lemon Buttercream Frosting

This elegant layer cake is light and lovely, layered with a tart lemon frosting and fresh raspberries.Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/elegant-gingerbread-layer-cake-with-raspberries-and-lemon-buttercream-frosting/12841" target="_blank">Gingerbread Layer Cake with Raspberries and Lemon Buttercream Frosting</a>
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Lemon Meringue Cake

Lemon meringue pie lovers won’t miss the pastry in this light and tangy treat. Sweet lemon curd holds together the lovely citrus cake, while the whole dessert is coated in cloud-like meringue frosting. Top with slices of fresh citrus or whip out your kitchen torch and toast the outside for the classic pie topping treatment. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/mothers-day/blog/this-lemon-meringue-cake-is-just-like-the-pie-only-better/" target="_blank">Lemon Meringue Cake</a>
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Chai Layer Cake with Maple Meringue Frosting

For more advanced bakers, this layer cake pulls out all the stops. “Naked” or “half-nude” sides give the finished tower a contemporary vibe, as do the chai and maple flavours found within. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/bake-with-anna-olson/recipe/chai-layer-cake-with-maple-meringue-frosting/21792/" target="_blank">Anna Olson’s Chai Layer Cake with Maple Meringue Frosting</a>
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Orange Salted Honey Cake

A heavenly combination of tangy citrus and salted honey custard really sets this decadent, buttery cake apart from the rest. Plus, the petal-like finish will look absolutely gorgeous in your wedding photos. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/recipe/orange-salted-honey-cake/22468/" target="_blank">Orange Salted Honey Cake</a>
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Spring Carrot Cupcake Bouquet

This beautiful spring bouquet takes the cake! Serve this stunning display of classic carrot cake cupcakes for a centrepiece that tastes as good as it looks. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/spectacular-spring-carrot-cupcake-bouquet/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Spring Carrot Cupcake Bouquet</a>
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Blackberry Elderflower Vertical Cake

This fragrant confection with impressive vertical layers is ideal for a spring wedding. Delicate vanilla sponge cake is brushed with an elderflower syrup and frosted with a rich blackberry buttercream. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/recipe/blackberry-elderflower-vertical-cake/22465/" target="_blank">Blackberry Elderflower Vertical Cake</a>
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Italian Cream Cake with Blueberries

This beautifully constructed dessert is stacked with layers of moist vanilla cake, cream cheese icing and perfectly placed blueberries for an awe-inspiring dessert. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/billies-italian-cream-cake-with-blueberries/16239/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Italian Cream Cake with Blueberries</a>
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Chocolate Berry Cake with Italian Buttercream

This delicious chocolate cake doesn't skimp on the buttercream. Iced in an ombré petal style, it's also a treat for the eyes. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-berry-cake-with-italian-buttercream-/16620/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Chocolate Berry Cake with Italian Buttercream</a>
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Southern Lane Cake

This cake is from the southern U.S. and is a grand dessert, standing almost 10-inches tall! Three layers of vanilla cake are filled with a gooey caramel with pecans, coconut and candied peel and then finished with a meringue frosting. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/southern-lane-cake/12837/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Southern Lane Cake</a>
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Strawberry Shortcake Cake

We love this gussied up version of the classic dessert. This entire cake is smothered in a generous layer of cream cheese icing, while each slice contains a layer of fresh, juicy strawberries. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/strawberry-shortcake-cake/20038/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman’s Strawberry Shortcake Cake</a>
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Caramel Whipped Cream Chocolate Cake

This moist and fluffy chocolate cake is layered with a caramel whipped cream, creamy chocolate ganache and topped with dark chocolate curls. Set this towering cake in the middle of your table for a sight your guests will never forget. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/caramel-whipped-cream-chocolate-cake/18083/" target="_blank">Ricardo's Caramel Whipped Cream Chocolate Cake</a>
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Lemon Swiss Buttercream Hatbox Cake

Dotty for a pretty retro-themed cake design? You'll fall in love with this easy and colourful hatbox cake, which uses rich Swiss buttercream frosting as the gorgeous ribbon. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/bake-with-anna-olson/recipe/lemon-swiss-buttercream-hatbox-cake/19144/" target="_blank">Anna Olson’s Lemon Swiss Buttercream Hatbox Cake</a>
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Lemon Pie Cake

Light and airy angel food cake is layered with lemon curd and topped with meringue for the ultimate lemon dessert. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/lemon-pie-cake/15239/" target="_blank">Ricardo's Lemon Pie Cake</a>
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Mocha Icebox Cake

Although wafers are typically used in this no-bake dessert, any cookie you have leftover will do so long as the flavours work together. Here, Ina Garten uses chocolate chip cookie crumbs as a layer, so you get little bits of chocolate with every bite. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/mocha-chocolate-icebox-cake/15366/" target="_blank">Ina Garten's Mocha Chocolate Icebox Cake</a>
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Beach Themed Summer Party Cake

Swap out the beach-themed topper for a pair of lovebirds and you’ve got a delectable key lime ginger cake with a pretty ombre effect. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/the-best-beach-themed-party-cake-for-summer/" target="_blank">Beach Themed Summer Party Cake</a>
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Coconut Cake

Sweetened, shredded coconut added to the batter gives this almond-flavoured dessert a satisfying texture. Covered with sweet cream cheese icing and sprinkled with even more coconut makes this angelic cake even better. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/coconut-cake/16327/" target="_blank">Ina Garten’s Coconut Cake</a>
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Pink Ombre Rose Cake

Celebrate your special day with a trendy rose-covered cake iced in an on-trend ombre icing, for an Instagram-worthy dessert. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/how-to-make-a-pink-ombre-rose-cake-35755/" target="_blank">Pink Ombre Rose Cake</a>
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Gateau St. Honoré

This classic French torte is almost too pretty to eat! A puff pastry base is topped with pastry cream and whipped cream, and surrounded by light-as-air profiteroles dipped in caramelized sugar. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/gateau-st-honore/12606/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Gateau St. Honoré</a>
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Classic Devil's Food Cake

This delicious cake meets the criteria of a classic devil's food cake, with its dark, rich chocolatey flavour and delicate moist texture. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/classic-devils-food-cake/12415/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Classic Devil's Food Cake</a>
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Triple Caramel Cake

This jaw-dropping cake is a feast for the eyes; moist, light cake layers are topped with dulce de leche and a smooth caramel buttercream. But the real winner here is the crunchy caramel brittle shards covering the exterior. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/triple-caramel-cake/19237/" target="_blank">Ricardo's Triple Caramel Cake</a>
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Beatty's Chocolate Cake

You can't go wrong with Ina Garten's classic chocolate cake covered in sweet, creamy chocolate frosting. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/beattys-chocolate-cake/15424/" target="_blank">Ina Garten's Chocolate Cake</a>
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Winter Wonderland Cake

Edible glitter gives this snowy white coconut cake a celebratory shimmer. Stunning for a winter wedding, this sweet cake is infused with coconut flavour in the batter, the icing and topping. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/blog/winter-wonderland-birthday-party/" target="_blank">Winter Wonderland Cake</a>
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Orange and Raspberry Cake

Simple orange cake covered in a creamy raspberry frosting, this pink-hued wonder starts with a box of vanilla cake mix so it comes together in a snap. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/todds-orange-and-raspberry-cake/20004/" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis' Orange and Raspberry Cake</a>
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Chocolate Blackout Cake

There’s six (!) layers of chocolaty goodness in this delectable cake that's ideal for a chocolate-loving couple. Perfect for a small wedding, this tall layered cake serves 12 to 16 people. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-blackout-cake/10902/" target="_blank">Anna Olson’s Chocolate Blackout Cake</a>
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Chocolate Coconut Cake

Espresso brings out the deep and delicious chocolate flavour of this lovely layered cake that gets a sweet and tangy flavour with coconut cream cheese frosting. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-coconut-cake/21121//" target="_blank">Giada Laurentiis’ Chocolate Coconut Cake</a>
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Classic Vanilla Cake with Caramel Pastry Cream

You can never go wrong with vanilla. However, it is the caramel pastry cream that is really the icing on this cake (pun intended)! The plain base makes it the perfect canvas for colourful fondant or fresh flowers. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/classic-vanilla-birthday-cake-with-caramel-pastry-cream/12496/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Classic Vanilla Cake with Caramel Pastry Cream</a>
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Fondant Covered Heart Cake

As a single tier, this heart-shaped cake with pink buttercream and rose-tinted fondant is just what you need for intimate nuptials. If you are expecting a larger crowd, use heart-shaped pans of varying sizes and stack the tiers to create a romantic tower. Get the recipe for <a href=" https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/fondant-covered-heart-cake/12726/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Fondant Covered Heart Cake</a>
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Black Forest Torte

This combination of chocolate sponge cake, cherries and whipped cream may be a familiar one but in place of the often-dry chocolate Genoise sponge, a chocolate chiffon cake base offers the same airiness, but it is also moist and rich. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/anna-olsons-black-forest-torte/16635/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Black Forest Torte</a>
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Chocolate Pumpkin Piecaken

Buck tradition with this spectacular dessert that allows you to have both your cake (and pie) and eat them too. This double-duo dessert is a tasty way to satisfy a couple that can’t decide between cake or pie. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/behold-the-chocolate-pumpkin-piecaken/" target="_blank">Chocolate Pumpkin Piecaken</a>
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Luscious Lemon Coconut Cake

This may be Anna's go-to birthday cake, but its delicate combination of lemon and coconut is wonderful for a special occasion like a wedding. It has a sweet and tangy filling, a rich sabayon buttercream, and a flurry of shredded coconut. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/luscious-lemon-coconut-cake/21785/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Luscious Lemon Coconut Cake</a>
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Earl Grey Chiffon Cake with Maple Meringue

The unmistakable flavour of Earl Grey tea infuses this fluffy cake, frosted with snow-white maple-flavoured meringue. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/earl-grey-chiffon-cake-with-maple-meringue/12754/">Anna Olson's Earl Grey Chiffon Cake with Maple Meringue</a>
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Dobos Torte

This intricate cake of Hungarian origin is made up of eight (yes, eight!) thin layers of sponge cake filled with chocolate buttercream and topped with a caramel fan. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/dobos-torte/16636/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Dobos Torte</a>
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Elegant Raspberry Lemon Torte

Fun, fresh and colourful, this fruity torte is the perfect summer dessert. Get the recipe for <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/elegant-raspberry-lemon-torte/12700/">Anna Olson's Elegant Raspberry Lemon Torte</a>
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Mont Blanc Torte

This cake is meant to replicate snowcapped Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, which borders France and Italy and makes a grand statement for dessert.Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/mont-blanc-torte/12660/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Mont Blanc Torte</a>
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Rich Chocolate Mousse Cake

Drooling yet? This impressive torte tastes heavenly, but has a dark side in the form of devilishly rich melted chocolate. Chocolate-covered mousse with just a tiny bit of super-moist chocolate cake (yes, more chocolate!), this really is the perfect wedding cake for chocolate lovers. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/rich-chocolate-mousse-cake/12417/">Anna Olson's Rich Chocolate Mousse Cake</a>
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Hawaiian Lei Cake

A tropical pastry masterpiece! Each layer of this towering beauty is brushed with delectable coconut rum syrup before it's stacked and iced with passion fruit buttercream. Decorate with gum paste or fondant flowers for a stunning summer wedding cake. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/hawaiian-lei-wedding-cake/18486/" target="_blank">Hawaiian Lei Cake</a>
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Banana Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

A soft and flavourful banana buttermilk cake is just as delicious as the sweet maple, meringue and cream cheese icing. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/banana-cake-with-maple-cream-cheese-frosting/16285/" target="_blank">Banana Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting</a>
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Chocolate and Espresso Layer Cake with Peanut Butter Icing

Make your tastebuds dance with this rich layer cake topped with creamy peanut butter and creamy cheese icing. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-and-espresso-layer-cake-with-peanut-butter-icing/16409/" target="_blank">Damaris Phillips' Chocolate and Espresso Layer Cake with Peanut Butter Icing</a>
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Blackberry & White Chocolate Charlotte

Pistachio lady fingers encase this awe-inspiring cake that's filled with layers of blackberry Bavarian cream and a white chocolate mousse. Arrange fresh blackberries around the edges of the cake, and sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/bake-with-anna-olson/recipe/blackberry-and-white-chocolate-charlotte/19281/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Blackberry & White Chocolate Charlotte</a>
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8-Layer Peanut Butter Cake

A towering vanilla sponge cake with creamy layers of chocolate frosting and finished with chopped peanut butter cups. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/8-layer-peanut-butter-cake/10769/" target="_blank">Lynn Crawford's 8-Layer Peanut Butter Cake</a>
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Almond Cake with Key Lime Buttercream and Raspberry Compote

This white chocolate almond cake boasts a delightful mix of tart and sweet thanks to the limes and raspberries used throughout. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/almond-cake-with-key-lime-buttercream-and-raspberry-compote/18356/" target="_blank">Almond Cake with Key Lime Buttercream and Raspberry Compote</a>
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Red Velvet Cake

This light and fluffy chocolate cake gets its bright red colour from food colouring, but you can also use beet juice, which will give it a lighter red hue. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/red-velvet-cake/12416/" target="_blank">Anna Olson’s Red Velvet Cake</a>
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Layer Cake

Shake up tradition with this slightly spicy and sweet confection. Cocoa powder, cinnamon and chili powder combine for a flavourful cake that’s unique and addictive. Cool cream cheese frosting is the perfect contrast to this rich, spiced cake. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/mexican-hot-chocolate-layer-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/20970//" target="_blank">Valerie Bertinelli’s Mexican Hot Chocolate Layer Cake</a>
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