If a) You don't like cream cheese or b) You like super sweet whipping cream, this is NOT your recipe. I frequently make Grandma Johnson's scones (this site) and this cream is pure heaven. I made it EXACTLY as the recipe is written and I thought it was not too sweet and PERFECT. ALL my guests raved about the flavor and the word "heaven" was frequently employed as a description. Not exactly like clotted cream, but wonderful all the same. Thank you for a great recipe!

Reviewed On: Feb. 11, 2012

I very nearly talked myself out of this cake and I'm so glad I didn't. I planned on making a 3-layer checkerboard cake and wanted something that would hold up to fondant decorations. This will now be my go-to recipe for vanilla birthday cakes. While I followed the ingredients exactly & followed other reviewer recommendation to use Betty Crocker as the cake mix (I don't normally use box mixes), I noted that the cake mix has been reduced from 18.25 ounces to 16.25. Since I was doubling the recipe, I bought an extra box & measured out 4 extra ounces to make up the difference. I baked this in buttered and floured 9" pans and while my oven is pretty accurate, it took around 35" to bake. It's worth checking as you near the cook time since oven temperatures vary. I used room temperature eggs, etc, and baking strips gave me a perfect moist, dense cake with an excellent crumb. Also, I did reduce the almond flavor by half and increased the vanilla by half. The 20 or so people at the birthday party couldn't say enough about the cake. It was WONDERFUL! Thank you for an excellent recipe. (Since I made this a checkerboard cake, I'm posting a picture. Check it out!)

Reviewed On: Jan. 30, 2012

This is a very forgiving recipe and a great jumping in place for a quick and easy meal. I used 7.5 ounces of noodles (how much I had on hand), cream of chicken, cream of onion and the sour cream. I had 3 large chicken breast halves & I also added a package of frozen chopped broccoli. In addition to the buttered crackers, I topped this casserole with some French Fried Onions. This is good comfort food, a great way to use left over chicken & sure to be a big hit with little ones as well! Thank you for the recipe!

Reviewed On: Jan. 17, 2012