A way to cut back on oil or butter could be to add applesauce to the mix. I've done that a lot with boxed cake mixes...you could probably even cut back on the sugar if you use the applesauce, but that doesn't seem to be much of an issue per the other reviews. (Applesauce will also help keep this cake nice an moist.) I think any nuts would work with this recipe, be they almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, etc. (Love, love, love chocolate + nuts!!)

Reviewed On: Jun. 18, 2009