It’s no secret that birthday celebrations look a little different this year.

For the past two years, we’ve celebrated my fiancé’s birthday at our favorite DC bar with a giant group of friends. But given the whole pandemic situation and the fact that we moved to Manhattan, that wasn’t really an option this year.

This one-bowl, cocoa-filled, buttercream-topped indulgence is the perfect birthday dessert. Made with two six-inch cake rounds, it’s just the right size for two people.

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