Help me make a birthday cake

[Musty Pie]

Ok so here is the deal!

Its my misses 25th birthday tomorrow (not much time I know) and I would like to make her a birthday cake from scratch. I never usually bake (shes better at it than I am) but I would like to try for her as I am sure she will appreciate the effort.

I need the best chocolate cake recipe going! and also the best icing recipe going (probably butter cream or similar) I will decorate the top with some chocolates etc.

So food fans please help hook me up with your best ones! Doesnt have to serve many as there will only be a few eating it.

Thanks in advance

 

[Musty Pie]

That one does look pretty epic. Although not sure I have enough cake tins to do a tripple layer cake :s And I am guessing it will effect cooking time and ability to raise if i tried it in 2.