Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2009

We loved the taste of this cake and the three different textures that the layers provide. It makes a VERY large cake, so be sure you have 9x13 pans (most are only 8 wide) . I found working with the large top piece problematic, so the second time I made it I used two 8x8 pans and cut each one in half, side to side, resulting in two cakes. I recommend making it more than one day in advance--it improves with age! Be sure to refrigerate.

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Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2008

The recipe is too much for a 9X13 pan.. I had the final topping running all down the outside of the pan. I recommend cutting down the middle and bottom layer ingredients by about 1/4th each. I followed the directions exactly and found this cake good, but way too sweet. The bottom layer was mushy. I won't be using this recipe again. Maybe someone can tweak it enough to make it work better?

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Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2008

I made this in one cake pan. I baked the cake for the time given for a 9X13 pan on the cake mix box. Then put the coconut filling on top of the baked cake. I put walnuts on top of that (I did not have almonds) then finished by pouring the glaze over the top. Next time, I will put about 1 cup of evaporated milk in the coconut filling instead of regular milk then decrease the evaporated milk and sugar in the chocolate glaze to make it thicker and less sweet.

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Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2007

Wonderful cake! Wouldn't change a thing as far as the cake and filling. I didn't have evaporated milk for the frosting, so I used the Satiny Chocolate Glaze from this site. Excellent frosting for this cake. 13 x 9 was too much cake for a family of 5, so I cut it in half and froze the rest. A week later, pulled out the frozen half. I think it was even better! Defrosts quickly and tastes great. I can't give this cake enough compliments! Thank you!

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Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2006

What a wonderful treat! Not for lightweights it's packed full of yummy chocolatey calories. Next time I would either cut the filling/topping amount in half or bake two cakes as it was too much for one 13x9x2 pan. Thank you for sharing!

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