The article emphasizes the unique appeal of layer cakes, distinguishing them from other desserts like pies and ice cream sundaes. It highlights the author's preference for restaurants that offer substantial slices of cake, specifically mentioning the beloved Guinness cake at Vinegar Hill House. With a rich, chocolaty crumb and ample cream cheese frosting, this cake has remained a favorite over the years. The piece also notes that layer cakes are often associated with special occasions, yet the author argues that they should be savored at any time, even seemingly ordinary days.
In the past, I've been known to rail against restaurants that don't commit to dessert. I'm sorry, but if I could make it at home looking at you olive oil cake then it's not worth my time.
Psychologically, I think this is because unlike pie or an ice cream sundae, layer cakes are almost exclusively reserved for special occasions: birthdays, weddings, anniversaries.
Here are a few spots where you can go all-in on big cake. Image The chocolaty Guinness cake sits under a nearly inch-high layer of cream cheese frosting.
The crumb of the Guinness cake is light, yet rich and chocolaty, and sits under a nearly inch-high layer of cream cheese frosting.
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