Everyday favourite
Chocolate with ganache
Dark cocoa sponge, ganache filling and smooth chocolate buttercream. The one most people mean when they say chocolate cake, made so it is still soft on day two.
Chocolate cakes · Harare
Chocolate cake that is still moist on day two.
Dry chocolate cake is the complaint we hear most about everybody else's. Ours is built to avoid it: a dark cocoa sponge that keeps its crumb, ganache instead of a thin filling, and enough salt in the buttercream to stop it going cloying. Baked to order in Harare in three sizes, from $40.
3-5 daysStandard notice
Year topperGold, silver, or sugar
Photo printEdible ink, true colour
Harare deliveryHome or restaurant
Why this one is different
Most chocolate cake is dry by the second day.
That is usually a recipe problem, not a baking problem. A sponge built on cocoa alone dries out fast, so we bloom the cocoa in hot liquid, keep the fat high, and pull the cake out earlier than most people would dare.
Then the filling does the rest of the work. Ganache is chocolate and cream set together, so it stays soft inside the cake and keeps the crumb around it soft too. That is the whole trick, and it is why a slice of this on Sunday still eats well on Monday night.
If you want it richer, we go to Death by Chocolate. If you want it lighter, Black Forest brings cherries and fresh cream into it. There is also chocolate and orange if you like the zest against the cocoa, and marble when half the table wants vanilla.
Pick your chocolate
Four ways we do it.
For the serious
Death by Chocolate
Four kinds of chocolate at once: ganache, buttercream, shards, and KitKat, Oreo and Bourbon through the build. Rich, and balanced enough that it does not turn sickly.
The classic
Black Forest
Dark chocolate sponge, brandy-soaked cherries and fresh cream. The cherries cut the chocolate, which is why this is the one people order for a table of mixed ages.
Celebration
Chocolate drip, dressed up
A ganache drip over chocolate buttercream, loaded with Ferrero, Kinder, macarons or fresh fruit. Pick the toppings and we build the cake around them.
Ganache, buttercream or cream
Which finish suits your day.
| Finish | How it eats | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate ganache | Dense and glossy, sets with a slight snap | Hot afternoons, clean edges, a mirror top |
| Chocolate buttercream | Lighter and sweeter, takes texture and piping | Rosettes, combed sides, written messages |
| Fresh cream | Light, barely sweet, needs to stay cool | Black Forest, berry-topped cakes, indoor events |
| Chocolate fudge filling | Thick and soft between the layers | Cakes that need to travel and still cut well |
Not sure? Tell us where the cake will be sitting and for how long, and we will pick the finish that survives the day.
Sizes and prices
What a chocolate cake costs.
| Size | Serves | From |
|---|---|---|
| 6 inch | 8 to 10 | $40 |
| 8 inch | 14 to 18 | $50 |
| 10 inch | 22 to 28 | $60 |
Decoration extras such as sugar flowers, edible print toppers, painted finishes and colour-matched buttercream are quoted on top. Two-tier versions are priced per design. Full pricing sits on the cake prices page.
How ordering works
Four steps. One business day for our first reply.
Send the details
WhatsApp the size, the date, where it needs to go, and whether you want ganache or buttercream. A reference photo helps if you have one.
We come back with a quote
Inside one business day. Written, with the size, flavour, finish and delivery window on it, so there is nothing to guess at.
Approve and pay the deposit
A 50% deposit holds the date. For custom toppers we confirm the wording in writing before anything is printed.
Baked, finished, delivered
Baked the day before, finished the morning it is needed, delivered across Harare on a confirmed 30 minute window.
Chocolate cake FAQ
What people ask before they order.
How much does a chocolate cake cost in Harare?
From $40 for a 6 inch that serves 8 to 10, $50 for an 8 inch serving 14 to 18, and $60 for a 10 inch serving 22 to 28. Decoration extras such as sugar flowers, edible print toppers and painted finishes are quoted on top. We send a written quote before you pay anything.
How much notice do you need for a chocolate cake?
One business day for the standard sizes. Give us two days for a two-tier version, a custom topper, or an eggless or vegan bake. If your date is tighter than that, message us anyway and we will tell you honestly whether we can fit it in.
What is the difference between ganache and chocolate buttercream?
Ganache is chocolate and cream set together. It is denser, glossier, and it firms up with a slight snap, which is why it holds a clean edge and a mirror top. Chocolate buttercream is lighter and sweeter, and it takes piping and texture better. Ganache travels better in the heat, so we lean on it for afternoon deliveries.
Which of your chocolate cakes is the richest?
Death by Chocolate. Dark chocolate sponge, chocolate ganache, chocolate buttercream and chocolate shards, with KitKat, Oreo and Bourbon through it. If you want something rich but lighter on the palate, the Black Forest balances the chocolate with cherries and fresh cream.
Can you make a chocolate cake eggless or vegan?
Yes, with two days of notice. The eggless version uses a vinegar and baking soda lift. The vegan version uses plant-based milk and margarine, and we finish it with a dairy-free ganache.
Will a chocolate cake survive the Harare heat?
Yes, if it is handled properly. We bake the day before, finish on the morning it is needed, and deliver in a temperature-controlled vehicle on a confirmed 30 minute window. Ganache holds up better than cream in the heat, so for an outdoor event in October we will usually steer you towards it.
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Tell us the date and the size.
We reply on WhatsApp inside one business day with a written quote. Baked to order in Harare, delivered to your door.
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