I am trying to make a cake that requires a lot of shaping (turning 4 layers into a flattened round ball). I am assuming I need a pretty sturdy cake recipe, but I am not a fan of pound cake or really modifying box mixes.

I am making this cake for my friend and she loves chocolate. Does anyone have a recipe that they use to make cakes when the decorating requires a firm and sturdy shape? Thank you!

A pound cake is the best recipe for sculpting. Why not make a chocolate pound cake.