Barnum’s Gilded Carousel Cake

Step into the splendor of Connecticut’s Gilded Age with Knipschildt Chocolatier’s Barnum’s Gilded Carousel, a showstopping confection inspired by the wonder and spectacle of P.T. Barnum himself. Encased in a hand-finished vintage carousel shell brushed with antique gold and silver accents, this extraordinary dessert is equal parts theater, nostalgia, and refined pastry artistry.

Inside, layers unfold like a grand performance: silky lavender-infused mascarpone cream, delicate genoise sponge soaked in fragrant limoncello syrup, and a rich flourless chocolate cake foundation that anchors every bite with deep cocoa intensity. Floral notes, bright citrus, and velvety chocolate dance together in perfect harmony-elegant yet indulgent, whimsical yet luxurious.

Designed to evoke the romance of antique carousels and the glamour of a bygone era, Knipschildt Chocolatier’s Barnum’s Gilded Carousel is more than a dessert-it’s an experience worthy of center stage.

Denmark-born chocolatier Fritz Knipschildt is one of America’s most renowned chocolate makers, a true pioneer in the world of artisan chocolate. When he first started experimenting in his small apartment kitchen in Norwalk, Connecticut, back in 1999, few American chocolatiers were fusing old European craftsmanship, intriguing avant-garde flavor combinations, and state-of-the-art handpicked natural ingredients. For Fritz, it just came naturally. He incorporates some surprising ingredients, like tangerine and ancho chile, green peppercorn, as well as more traditional fillings like hazelnut ganache, garden mint, and strawberry. Knipschildt Chocolatier won Throwdown with Bobby Flay. Knipschildt’s La Madeline au Truffe was recognized by Forbes Magazine as the most expensive chocolate truffle in the world.

Powdered sugar not included.

MORE DETAILS

This package serves 8 people and includes 1 Barnum’s Gilded Carousel Cake

• Each cake measures approx. 6.5″

INSTRUCTIONS / STORAGE

• Knipschildt Chocolatier ships Monday-Thursday of each week
• Orders cannot be shipped to P.O. Boxes
• Orders shipped to Alaska and Hawaii via 2-day will incur an additional $20 charge or $35 for Overnight Shipping. Sorry guys!

• Cakes ship frozen with ice packs, may thaw during transit.
• Upon arrival, store cake in the freezer.
• Cake may be stored for up to 6 months in the freezer.

To Serve

• Allow cake to thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
• Slice with a warm knife and enjoy!

Ingredients

• Barnum’s Gilded Carousel Cake – White Chocolate, Flourless Chocolate Cake (Dark Chocolate, Sugar, Butter, Eggs), Genoise (Flour, Sugar, Eggs, Butter, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Vanilla), Lavender Mascarpone (Mascarpone Cheese (Pasteurized Cream, Milk, Citric Acid), Sugar, Lavender, Vanilla Beans), Limoncello Syrup (Limoncello, Sugar, Water, Potassium Sorbate), Natural Coloring (Decoration Only) Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy, Eggs