Moist chocolate cake layered with chocolate icing – it’s wonderful way to end a meal. While basic is beautiful, some restaurants get wild with the classic dessert recipe, adding mousse and chocolate ganache or further layers to the mix. Here’s a list of some of the best chocolate cake spots in town.
Though the Lazy Loaf & Kettle is best known for its soup and sandwiches, the café and bakery also serves delectable desserts. Especially good is its chocolate-explosion cake. The double-layered chocolate cake is covered with cream-cheese icing and a chocolate ganache. Need we say more?
The chocolate cake at Higher Ground Café is the best in town, or so say customers of the popular Kensington café. The cake is home-made at a secret location, and the café sometime goes through five a day – likely because this gourmet chocolate cake is the perfect companion to a hot drink.
This steakhouse and pizzeria isn’t shy when it comes to desserts. The High Five Chocolate Cake features five layers of rich, chocolate cake topped with – of course – chocolate glaze. The dessert menu also includes a cookies-and-cream cake and mile-high mud pie.
Home Tasting Room is a wine-centric restaurant serving fresh, sustainable food. The flourless chocolate torte is made of white chocolate and served with a beet-and-lime ganache. Additional desserts include strawberry shortcake and a daily crème brûlée. Pair these with port and dessert wines.
The appropriately named tall, dark and delicious chocolate cake at 4th Spot consists of five layers. With a brownie-like texture, it’s layered with chocolate-fudge icing. The restaurant also features dessert selections whipped up by Lina’s Italian Market.
A chocolate cake is just one portion of the chocolate platter at Redwater Rustic Grill. The gluten-free chocolate cake is served with a salted chocolate gelato and pot de crème to satisfy serious chocolate cravings.
The molten chocolate cake at Saltlik is a classic combination of moist cake and gooey chocolate interior. Served with berry compote, indulging in this rich dessert is the perfect end to a steak dinner.
A house specialty, the chocolate mousse cake at the World Bier Haus is a hit with the Glenmore Landing restaurant’s regulars. Created with Callebaut chocolate, the cake features an almond crust and is served with whipped cream and berry compote.
Gruman’s is a Montreal-style deli popular for its Montreal smoked meat and Reuben sandwiches. Located in Beltline on 11th Avenue Southeast, it’s also the perfect spot to satisfy a chocolate craving. Sample the deli’s chocolate cake square, and know you’ll be back for more.