Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2009

The cake itself was very good. I don't think I made the caramel right because it was more of a liquid than a syrup and it was VERY bitter. I added it to the cake batter and it was very good; but once the cake was baked, I couldn't taste the caramel.

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JacklynEdwards

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Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2009

This cake has become a family and friend favorite. I am rarely able to make the caramel syrup easily, but I always have enough. I also use it to make cupcakes (I get 24 cupcakes per recipe).

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LeeAnn

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Home Town: Fairfax, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 17, 2009

Recipe Editor's Note: We have corrected this recipe, and changed the shortening called for in the direction to butter as listed in the ingredients. We are sorry for any confusion the mistake in editing caused.

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Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2009

I must have done something wrong because I did not care for this recipe. I was proud of myself when I made the caramel from scratch (never did this) but the end result was not moist but grainy and crumby. Not what I expected for Caramel cake. I did make is in one 13"x9" pan and used butter not shortening throughout. Oh well better luck next time?

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Viktoria

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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2008

So kind of you to share this old, timeless recipe! I followed to a tee, it came out perfectly & tastes incredible. Yours in the picture looks frosted. I poured the remaining caramel over the cake while still warm - yummy!

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NancyM

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Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2008

This is a very yummy cake! If you follow the directions as listed, it turns out very good! I made this for my husband and he loves it too! Thanks for the great recipe!

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Janelle D.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2004

I've make caramel - water just makes it sieze up most of the time. Too hard for just 3 tbsp. I used a different recipe for it.

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Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2003

This is a great cake IF the directions are followed exactly. First reviewer must not know how caramel syrup is made by "caramelizing" the sugar. Make this wonderful cake and you will enjoy a very special treat.

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