Cake ships frozen with dry ice, which may have evaporated during shipment. This is normal. Please take care not to touch any remaining dry ice with bare hands.
Upon receipt, remove from shipping box and store in freezer for up to 3 months, or defrost in refrigerator overnight and keep for up to 4 days.
If cake will not be served within 24 hours of receipt, store in freezer, then follow directions below.

Cake is best enjoyed at room temperature.
Remove plastic from cake while still frozen and defrost in refrigerator overnight.
Once thawed, remove from box and allow cake to come to room temperature, approx. 2–4 hours before serving.
Finish cake by topping with fleur de sel.
To serve, run large knife under hot water and dry with towel before every slice.
Store leftover cake in airtight container in refrigerator, where it will keep for up to 2 days.

Gwendolyn's Famous Earl's Court Three-Layer Chocolate Cake, Serves 16-22