Okay, my chocolate obsession is showing again. I’m serious you guys, I think at least 85%, if not more, of the baking I do includes chocolate.

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It’s something that can’t be helped. You just have to learn to go with it, so I have. The day I made this cake I was in the mood to make something majorly chocolate.

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I have to tell you that this was somewhat inspired by my excitement for the holidays coming up on us in the near future. I know we have to get thought the end of the summer festivities first, and this is absolutely perfect for that with its campfire-y s'mores vibe going on. However, I love my Christmas time and all the movies that we all watch like The Polar Express. It has got to be near the top of my list of faves.

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I had this idea that I was really excited about . I thought it would be cool to make a cake inspired by everyone’s favorite cold-weather drink, Hot chocolate! Come on, you know there’s nothing better than warming up with a big, fat, steaming cup of dark hot cocoa on a chilly autumn day. So now we can all save this recipe for a few weeks from now when it starts cooling off.........or you can make it right now because chocolate is good anytime!

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It seems like, if the love of hot cocoa makes everyone so happy then it should be able to be expressed in cake form.

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My brother heard my idea and said that I should frost the whole thing to look exactly like a mug of cocoa, with a handle and everything. Unfortunately, as much as I thought that his idea was genius and wanted to do it I just didn't have the right things yet with our recent move and stuff.

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This cake was so much fun to make! My favorite part was that it had a slight jiggle to it from the layers of marshmallows. You have to try it!

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<h2><center>**As always, the recipe is available upon request.  The first request gets an upvote.**</center></h2>

**ALL CONTENT IS MINE AND ORIGINAL! All of these food photos were taken with my Nikon D5300 and my favorite Lens, the Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G. You can find out more in my [INTRO POST.](https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@gringalicious/hola-steemit-photographer-food-blogger-traveler-and-student-of-life-i-am)**  And by the way, my intro post did a huge $0.21


<h3>Don't forget to check out my other recent food posts:</h3>

1.[B-Dogs! (Maple Pancake Coated Breakfast Sausage on a Stick) (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)](https://steemit.com/food/@gringalicious/b-dogs-maple-pancake-coated-breakfast-sausage-on-a-stick-food-photo-shoot#comments)

2. [Spicy Buffalo Blue Cheese Stuffed Soft Pretzels (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)](https://steemit.com/food/@gringalicious/spicy-buffalo-blue-cheese-stuffed-soft-pretzels-food-photo-shoot)

3. [Soft & Dreamy Coconut Meltaway Cookies (Dairy Free)(FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)](https://steemit.com/food/@gringalicious/soft-and-dreamy-coconut-meltaway-cookies-dairy-free-food-photo-shoot)

4. [Vietnamese Pork Banh Mi + Tahini Sriracha Mayo (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)](https://steemit.com/food/@gringalicious/vietnamese-pork-banh-mi-tahini-sriracha-mayo-food-photo-shoot#comments)

5. [Chocolate Chip Black Forest Sticky Rolls (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)](https://steemit.com/food/@gringalicious/chocolate-chip-black-forest-sticky-rolls-food-photo-shoot)

6. [Healthy Snack Time 3-Ways! (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)](https://steemit.com/food/@gringalicious/healthy-snack-time-3-ways-food-photo-shoot)

7. [Pomegranate, Watermelon, & Mint Slushies (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)](https://steemit.com/food/@gringalicious/pomegranate-watermelon-and-mint-slushies-food-photo-shoot)

8. [Creamy Chicken Taquitos + Cilantro Avocado Hummus (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)](https://steemit.com/food/@gringalicious/creamy-chicken-taquitos-cilantro-avocado-hummus-food-photo-shoot)

9. [Mint Chocolate Chip Semifreddo Cake (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)](https://steemit.com/food/@gringalicious/mint-chocolate-chip-semifreddo-cake-food-photo-shoot)

10. [Homemade Peanut Butter Crunch Breakfast Cereal (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)](https://steemit.com/food/@gringalicious/homemade-peanut-butter-crunch-breakfast-cereal-food-photo-shoot)


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