Learn how to make this quick and easy chocolate bark cake. An easy cake decorating technique for Valentine's day, Weddings, Anniversaries, birthday parties.
If only I could send you a slice of this perfection, I would! But since I can't, let me describe this deliciousness. It's a sinfully moist chocolate cake covered in smooth and creamy strawberry buttercream frosting and covered in white chocolate rose bark pieces. Best of all, it's pink making it perfect for Valentine's day in a few days. Whatever you are doing on February 14th, make sure to leave some room for my ultimate romantic cake! Even if you have never decorated a cake in your life, you can make this chocolate bark cake. It's an easy cake decorating technique for beginners and requires no special supplies. For more fun cake designs check out this collection of Birthday Cake Ideas and this Modern Abstract Cake which is another unique cake design just like this bark cake.
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How to Make Easy Chocolate Bark Cake Recipe From Scratch?
- Bake square shaped chocolate cake- Cool to room temperature and trim.
- Frost and stack cakes- Then, frost the entire cake.
- Add bark- All over the cake. The icing works like glue.
- Sprinkle white chocolate shreds- All around the base of the cake. Enjoy!
Key Ingredients
- Cake- I used square chocolate cakes.
- Frosting- Strawberry buttercream is used for this recipe.
- White chocolate bark- You will need 20-25 pieces.
Variations
Use another cake- Such as this Pink Velvet Cake or this Best Red Velvet Cake {From Scratch.
Use a different shaped cake- Make round or rectangle cakes instead of square ones.
Try other frosting flavors- Such as How to Make Red Frosting {Red Velvet}, Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe, or Marshmallow Frosting Recipe.
Add a filling- Such as How to Make Strawberry Pie Filling, Easy Chocolate Ganache {2 Ingredients}, or How to Make Homemade Stabilized Whipped Cream.
Make a tiered cake- That would be great for weddings.
Use other flavors of chocolate barks- Such as mint, peanut butter, or toffee bark.
You can use store-bought frosting and cakes- Then just decorate with the barks. This is a quick shortcut to make an incredible cake.
Use white chocolate chips- Instead of white chocolate shreds if that is easier for you. I really like the look of the shred thought.
Tips and Techniques
Cool cakes completely before frosting- Because this prevents the frosting from melting and slipping right off the cake.
Break bark into various sizes- Because this makes for a very pretty look.
Trim the dome of the cake- Because this makes for a flat square shape which is the look we are going for with this cake.
How to make white chocolate shreds? Use a vegetable peeler and just peel short pieces of white chocolate off of the brick.
How to stick bark to cake? You don't need to use anything extra, the buttercream frosting acts as a glue for the bark pieces.
Storage of Homemade Decorated Cake
Refrigerate- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Freeze- Store cakes and frosting separately in airtight containers for up to 1 month. When you are ready to enjoy this cake, thaw and assemble, as per instructions below.
More Valentine's Day Cakes
- Pink Velvet Cake
- Easy Love cake
- Pink Ruffle Cake
- Chocolate Marshmallow Cake (Heart Cake)
- Fondant Flower Cake
- Kit Kat Cake With Strawberries
- Red Velvet Cake
Recipe
Chocolate Bark Cake
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Ingredients
- 2 Chocolate cakes Square shape, 6 inches
- 2 cup Strawberry buttercream frosting
- 20-25 pieces White chocolate bark
- ¼ cup White chocolate shreds
Instructions
- Bake square shaped chocolate cakes and let them cool to room temperature.
- Trim the dome and edges.
- Place one cake on serving dish. Frost the top with icing. Then, place the other cake on top and frost the entire cake.
- Stick chocolate bark pieces all over the cake. The icing works like glue.
- Sprinkle white chocolate shreds all around the base of the cake. Enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
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Swathi
Beautiful cake, Love that magic design.
Suzanne
What a fun idea for a cake, it almost looks like a candle at first. I really like the pretty swirled bark, great job.
Shabs
That is one really gorgeous looking cake . I love rose water and look for ways to use it . Again I gotta say simply gorgeous
Marta
It can't be easy to prepare. It looks too amazing. And I love chocolate as well. I love to visit chocolate stores and find new amazing flavors. And for valentines, we'll be in San Francisco, hope we'll manage to do something amazing!
suzie
That is such a pretty cake. I too like the swirls in the bark. I'm so impressed that you just get an idea and your in the kitchen making a masterpiece next thing you know!
Belinda
I FINALLY figured out how to do the feed...duh...this is the best unexpected cake ever - you should sit on your couch and contemplate more often.
CCU
I wish I could stare at this all day then devour it at the stroke of midnight
I Wilkerson
This is lovely--I thought of stained glass. My husband won't get anything this pretty for valentines day!
dara
Oh my Lord this is adorable. I love bark, I am depressed because I ate all my Xmas bark. What a fab cake.
Amanda
Oh, I love the idea of the rose syrup chocolate bark - I've never seen that before. This all sounds like a very winning combination.
Ellie
Oh my that cake looks awesome. I bet it tasted delicious too
petit4chocolatier
We must insist on a super like button! This is magnificent on all levels. This looks sinful and I love it! So delicious
Nazneen
How absolutely adorable! Love all the pink and the chocolate, of course. My hubby and I don't do anything either. I also specifically tell him not to buy me flowers either, they are a rip off on Valentines. I take chocolates however. Would love some of this cake ...yum.
Nami
You do such a sophisticated job that I lose my words to describe! Seriously, your cake making skills are really amazing. I really wish that I lived near by so that I introduce you to all my friends who will LOVE your cake!!
Holly
Hi ! Someday I'm going to make this as my birthday cake, that's how pretty it is. Just one question:-How did you make the cake pink?
Abeer
Hey Holly, you should totally make this cake. It's fun and delicious!!!!
I use gel coloring to color my frosting. I used a little of wilton's red color and that made my white buttercream icing pink.
If you check out my link to buttercream icing, you will see that you can also use an indian rose syrup called "rooh afza" which is already reddish pink in color and using a few tablespoons of that will also make your icing pink plus it will make your icing smell and taste like roses