A CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH UNIVERSAL APPEAL
Baker John Whaite creates a celebratory centrepiece to fill adults and children with glee
PHOTOGRAPH: YUKI SUGIURA. FOOD STYLING: REBECCA SMITH. STYLING: TONY HUTCHINSON
HOW TO MAKE...
“This is such a moist, moreish chocolate cake. The cola is primarily included to enhance the overall chocolateyness, but it also prevents the cake from being too rich and intense. It’s a great birthday cake for little ones but adults will love it, too: a shoo-in recipe for the birthday cake slot, for everyone from eight to 80.”
John was the winner of series three of Great British Bake Off. His second book, John Whaite Bakes at Home, was published last year
Chocolate cola cake
SERVES 12-16. HANDS-ON TIME 45 MIN, OVEN TIME 25-35 MIN, PLUS CHILLING AND COOLING