I love this recipe and use it all the time for Birthday and Wedding cakes...The only change I always make is to substitute Strong Hot Coffee for the water. The coffee really helps intensify the chocolate flavor. Sometimes for a little extra flair I use ready made vanilla or chocolate cream cheese filling between the layers...peanut butter mousse filling is very good too... Great recipe it really deserves more than 5 stars..

Reviewed On: Jun. 22, 2009