Well, I think I can already figure out some of the ingredients for that cake...
Chocolate-coated (and somewhat coco-dusted) slivered almonds- the outside 'shell'
Chocolate buttercream frosting - underneath the almonds and between the cake layers
Vanilla buttercream - white icing rings around the cherries
Marichino cherries
Chocolate cake underneath - maybe devil's food? Or just regular. Depending on how rich you wanted it...
And I agree about Yeto's soup, there are good Pumpkin Soup Recipes out there, and his might be doable, depending on what you put in it.