Calgary’s Best Chocolate Cakes

Who can say no to a rich, indulgent slice of chocolate cake? Whether you’re marking a special occasion or simply treating yourself, these bakeries and cafés are serving up decadent creations worth savouring.

Smuggler’s Inn
The chocolate cake at Smuggler’s is 4 layers high! The cake comes together with a milk chocolate ganache, mirror glaze and crispy feuillantine. What a satisfying way to end a prime rib dinner.

Yum Bakery
If a trip to the popular Calgary Farmer’s Market has you in the mood for a chocolate treat, head on over to Yum Bakery. Their Chocolate Fudge Cake is filled with whipped caramel chocolate ganache and is hard to resist.

Manuel Latruwe
Belgian chocolate is the key ingredient to a couple of chocolate cakes at Manuel Latruwe. The Black Forest is chocolate sponge cake with dark chocolate mousse, whipped cream, amarena cherries and milk chocolate. The Samba is an almond-chocolate cake covered in milk and dark chocolate mousse.

Glamorgan Bakery
The baked goods at Glamorgan Bakery are irresistible! Their cakes are always a hit at any birthday party, with a couple of chocolate cakes to choose from. Their classic Chocolate Cake is made with chocolate custard, chocolate cookie crumb sides and chocolate buttercream icing; the Chocolate Ganache Cake combines a chocolate ganache filling, chocolate buttercream and caramel drizzle.

Wolf Bay Cafe
Wolf Bay Cafe’s chocolate cakes keep it simple and satisfying. The Chocolate Fudge is dense and rich, while the Chocolate Banquet cake pairs vanilla buttercream with chocolate curls for a smooth and balanced bite.

Edelweiss Village
Take your taste buds on a trip over the pond with the Chocolate Mousse Torte (Schokoladen Mousse Torte). Rich chocolate cream is layered between slices of chocolate sponge on a shortbread crust and then draped in chocolate ganache.

Sweet Relief
Sweet Relief has a couple of chocolatey treats and it’s so hard to choose! The Chocoholic Cake is layered with dark chocolate mousse, decadent chocolate ganache and chocolate buttercream. This decadent creation is then topped with fudgy Dulce brownies and finished with a dark chocolate drip. Their more understated Classic Chocolate Cake is layered with your choice of classic buttercream flavours and covered in chocolate buttercream

Crave Cookie and Cupcakes
The Classic Cake at Crave can be made with several cake flavours including, of course, chocolate. Top it with chocolate buttercream and you have yourself a stunning cake worthy of any celebration.

Lazy Loaf and Kettle
After grabbing a sandwich or comforting mac & cheese at Lazy Loaf and Kettle, save room for a massive slice of their chocolate cake. The Chocolate Explosion has chocolate frosting and chocolate ganache. If you want a full (or half) cake to take home, you’ll need to order ahead.

Sucre Patisserie and Café
The baked goods at Sucre are stunning to look at and they taste even better. To get your chocolate fix, try out the Chocolate Obsession. This moist chocolate cake is assembled with a dark chocolate ganache, chocolate cream and a layer of milk chocolate mousse.

Amandine Bakery
There are so many cake options at Amandine Bakery, three of which are chocolate. Choose between Double Chocolate, Chocolate Truffle and Chocolate Mousse. Finished with buttercream icing, they will satisfy any chocolate lover.

Mari Bakeshop
The roll cakes at Mari Bakeshop are a popular treat and come in a variety of flavours. The chocolate roll cake is filled with a luscious cream. Perfect with an espresso or latte enjoyed in their bustling café.