1 round 25cm rich chocolate cake (see related recipe and the chocolate variation)
1 1/2 quantities dark chocolate butter icing (see related recipe)
Double-sided tape
1 metre 2.5cm-wide satin ribbon
1 metre 4cm-wide patterned organza ribbon (of contrasting colour)
1 metre 1cm-wide satin ribbon
1 metre 2.5cm-wide waxed greaseproof paper
Candles