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Chocolate Cake

Food

Rich chocolate dessert

Brachetto d'Acqui

Brachetto d'Acqui's sweet, fruity profile complements chocolate cake's richness.

Port

Port's rich, sweet, and full-bodied nature pairs well with dense chocolate flavors.

Pedro Ximénez Sherry

Pedro Ximénez Sherry offers intense sweetness and raisin notes enhancing chocolate.

Dulce de Leche Dessert Wine

Dulce de Leche Dessert Wine matches the sweetness and creamy texture of chocolate cake.

Martini Glass • Easy • 5 min

sweet/fat/peppermint — complements chocolate with mint and creaminess

Score: 95

Coffee Mug • Easy • 5 min

sweet/fat/coffee/peppermint — mocha + peppermint echoes chocolate and adds warmth

Score: 94

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

sweet/fat/fruit — fortified wine and brandy add rich, raisiny depth to chocolate

Score: 92

Flute • Medium • 10 min

sweet/bitter/coffee — coffee and liqueur accentuate chocolate’s roast notes

Score: 90

Shot glass • Medium • 5 min

sweet/fat/coffee — creamy coffee–liqueur layering pairs well with dense chocolate

Score: 88

Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min

sweet/fat/herbal — creamy, herbal notes with chocolate shavings for contrast

Score: 85

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

sweet/fat/spice — sherry’s nutty, oxidative character balances rich chocolate

Score: 84

Mug • Easy • 5 min

sweet/fat/spice — buttery spice and brown-sugar warmth complement chocolate cake

Score: 80