1.   With a fork, prick holes in the cake layers.

2.   And what are the standard fares, aside from the Easter ham and cake layers standing on end to look like a bunny?

3.   Another recipe version shared by Joni Schaper is made in two round cake layers and is filled with a cream cheese frosting.

4.   - Place a dab of frosting or corn syrup in the center of the cake plate to secure the bottom cake layer to the platter.

5.   Add top cake layer and spread remaining chocolate mixture over top and sides of cake.

6.   Brush on cooled cake layers to prevent crumbs from mixing into frosting.

7.   But quite frankly, the reason we landed on its doorstep was rumors of homemade chocolate cake with icing as thick as the cake layers.

8.   Combine remaining ingredients with mixer and spread on top of cake layer.

9.   Cool completely before spreading between cake layers.

10.   Cover with middle cake layer.