chocolate gateau

Rich layered dessert

A chocolate gateau is a rich, layered chocolate cake, typically filled and frosted with chocolate cream, ganache, or mousse.

The term is more common in British English, where gateau (from French) suggests an elaborate, decorative cake rather than a simple sponge: We ordered a slice of chocolate gateau for dessert.

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