Pinay New Yorker

Originally posted on June 20 in Pinaynewyorker.com

I went to a birthday party this afternoon in the office where they served this extraordinary cake that was something I just had to share.  They ordered this cake from Black Hound which was simply to die for!  It was my first taste of The Busy Bee Cake which was described on their website as

"(their) signature cake.  Three layers of chocolate butter cake, two layers of almond butter cake, two layers of bittersweet chocolate mousse, and one layer of marzipan…all covered in marzipan and bittersweet chocolate and decorated with marzipan and almond petal bees. Your cake may be ordered with an inscription at no additional charge. The bees remain on the inscribed version of this cake."

The "frosting" is actually a chocolate and marzipan fondant-like icing which requires that you cut the cake with a real instead of a plastic knife because it will crack as you try to slice into the cake.  The cake itself is very satisfying and chocolicious, and a piece will sate your craving both for a sweet treat and something filling.

The cake layers are thin enough to lend their flavor to the whole but not too thin to be unnoticeable.  The almond bees were not only visually delightful but a rather yummy treat.  The flowers were actually made of marzipan which was another added treat! On the whole, it was a dreamy indulgence we had.  Something you should definitely try if you ever get the chance to go to their store here in New York.

Their retail store is located at 170 Second Avenue, New York City (212.979.9505)

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