Chocolate-Covered Cake

To make the shavings, let the chocolate bar sit at room temperature but still firm

Place a sheet of parchment paper on your work surface and use a vegetable peeler with a thin, sharp blade to shave the chocolate into thin strips

If you prefer larger shavings, cut along the wider side of the chocolate; for thinner shavings, peel from the narrower side

Handle the chocolate as little as possible to prevent it from getting soft or sticky

Store the shavings in the refrigerator until they're ready to use.