Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2011

my alcohol loving friends liked it, however i used smirnoff (i have very little knowledge of alcohol) and thought that the smirnoff was way overpowering. the texture and chocolate flavor were excellent though.

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kdowd

Reviewed: May 22, 2011

This cake is awesome! It is now my go to chocolate cake. I took the advise of other reviewers and used a dark chocolate cake mix. Instead of plain water I used 3/4 cup of cold coffee. Everything else stayed the same. I will definately being making this again and again!

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Denise

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Leominster, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2011

This is the best cake I have ever tasted and I don't typically eat cake. I love this cake and make it all the time. Very, very easy. You will love it too!

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Kathy Pearson

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2011

This cake is insanely good. Words can't describe how moist it was. I used dark chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, mixed in 2 tbsp instant coffee in with the 3/4 cup water, used about 1/3 cup Kahlua, no vodka, used one small container of applesauce and just 1/2 cup veggie oil and I didn't use the glaze. Instead, I used chocolate ganache with a tbsp of Kahlua mixed in. My fiance and our friends loved this cake for his birthday.

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Curly Sue

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2011

Wonderful cake - I used one of the reviews and cut back the oil to 1/4 c, using 4 eggs. I also used dark chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding and cointreau instead of vodka. Magnificent. I will use this cake as a base and work with several other liquers as it gets rave reviews from company!

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mimispi

Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2010

Wonderful cake especially for coffee lovers. Made exactly as written - moist, good keeper and worthy of the 5 stars.

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EILISH40

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, U.K.

Living In: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2010

This cake turned out delicious. I modified the mix using Organic Chocolate cake mix (thanks CCybermom) and then added a ring of dark chocolate chips in the middle of the cake. Once finished, melted some dark chocolate and spoon drizzled a coating over the glaze. This was for mom's birthday and she loved it.

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mdcole

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2010

I made this exactly as written and it was very good. It was not overpoweringly 'alcoholic' which was good b/c we were serving some children. It was moist, flavorful, and just the right amount of 'mocha.' Best of all, EASY!

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92DORE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2008

This is reminiscent of a WONDERFUL cake I used to order every year from Neiman Marcus. I used French Chambord in place of the liqueur. Otherwise, I made it as the recipe called for it to be made. I served it on a dessert plate with whipped cream and fresh raspberries. Family went wild! Already clamoring for me to make another. If you really wanna impress, make this cake!

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willowbas

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Conway, Arkansas, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2008

definitely a keeper in my recipe box. i added 1/4 cup of Godiva liqueur as well as a few tablespoons of instant coffee to the batter which really brought the flavors out. "Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker" - Willy Wonka

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