When I ask someone what sweet they want I will usually take their idea and expand on it to make it slightly more decadent. I don’t necessarily do this on purpose, but I mean come on, if you are going to stuff your face, why not make it an AMAZING FACE STUFFING EXPERIENCE? It really seems like a no brainer.

That being said, when I asked Pattie what she wanted as her going away sweet, she responded with, “Something chocolate.” In my mind I heard so much chocolate that my mouth will explode. So that is what I created.

A chocolate cake with chocolate ganache between the two layers, frosted with chocolate buttercream, surrounded in Kit Kats, topped with more chocolate ganache and Ferrero Rochers. Oh yeah, and a ribbon – because it’s much prettier that way (and keeps the Kit Kats from falling off en route).

Good luck Pattie! You will be missed, but I am sure we will see your smiling face in the office often!