Here’s a perfect Retro Dessert for your next party.
Firstly, it’s a “MAE WEST” then misinterpretation came to be associated with the popular 1930s actress spelling was changed in the 1980s.

May West is a light, moist sponge cake with creamy and generous layer of vanilla buttercream frosting as a signature, then covered in a thin, smooth chocolate shell.
Basic Ingredients used for a may west cake are: Flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, butter and egg.
For cream filling ingredients are: Butter, icing sugar, milk and vanilla extract.
For chocolate coating ingredients are: Dark chocolate (70%), coconut oil or vegetable oil.

As they are made by Vachon, a popular Canadian bakery, May West cakes evoke a sense of childhood nostalgia and are a beloved treat for many Canadians.
This Dessert endures reflect on how certain foods, like May West cake, are passed down through generations. A Modern Twist on an Old-Fashioned Favorite for vintage lovers as well as old school lovers, incorporating some modern twists like new frosting flavors or fillings encourage to experiment with their own variations.

About pairing the cake with drinks like a classic gin fizz or a whiskey sour, offering you a full 1930s-inspired treat.