Wowza. Perfection. I actually forgot the vanilla! But it was still amazing. Very light and moist and chocolaty. I generously sprayed the pans and they slipped out with no problems. The only thing was, that the first cake I left in too long... it's done if the fork comes out with no batter, cake crumbs are ok! Second cake was perfect : ) THANK YOU!

Reviewed On: Oct. 29, 2009

I used several of the other user's suggestions -- 1/2 salted butter and 1/2 shortening, as well as less sugar. I planned on using 6 cups like others did, but found that then the texture was too greasy, so I went up to 7 and it was perfect. I added about 2 tblspns more cream to cut the vanilla flavor as well. Amazing. So many compliments. I had MORE Than enough to frost a 9" two layer cake AND a mini cake (2 layers about 5") and have about 2 cups left. I'll come back to this for sure!

Reviewed On: Oct. 29, 2009

Unbelievable! Easy to follow and amazing results. I received so many compliments. I did add mini chocolate chips and followed another's advice about upping the spices -- I added another 1/2 teaspoon of each -- and it was perfect! Thanks!

Reviewed On: Oct. 18, 2009