Reviewed: May 10, 2009

Very good basic chocolate cake that everyone loves and is easy to make. It is the perfect birthday cake for a large crowd, not to mention that a scoop of vanilla icecream fits right on top!. I do have to say that when I read some of the other reviews that say it is tasteless, dry etc.etc. and not just this recipe but others as well, I ask you this question... are your ingredients fresh? 2 year old cinnamon and old baking chocolate lose their flavor. Also shortening, and vegetable oil that has been sitting in the back of a pantry for a long time gets rancid. So check those spices for freshness and I am sure you will have better results with the wonderful recipes on this website.

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mom the cook

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Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Roseville, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: May 24, 2008

This was an excellent cake!

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Doolittlenomnoms

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Living In: Rapid City, South Dakota, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2008

After the first batch I made some modifications. The recipe as is is a little bland and does not rise very much. I am making cupcakes doubling the recipe (first try was single recipe). For a double recipe: I add an extra egg and 2 tsp vanilla, I substitute butter for margarine and use 1/2 brown sugar 1/2 white sugar, then I use heaping measurements for the baking soda, cinnamon & cocoa. Double recipe makes 32 FULL cupcakes.

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Rolling Alaskans

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Auke Bay, Alaska, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2008

After many years, I found this old recipe that my children love and I cooked many years ago when they were children...It is different, wonderful, and many other adjectives...You won't regret this easy cake!....It is a HIT!

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Mary Anna

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Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2007

Pretty good, not "the best chocolate cake ever," but definately a keeper for my collection, reliable...

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Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2005

Just like mom used to make. Takes a little more time, but worth in!!

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2005

This recipe is the best. The only drawback is now it's the only thing anyone wants me to make. The touch of cinnamon is what makes this great. I serve it with cinnamon Icecream. MMMMMMMMMMM......

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Stacy

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2005

this was very dry.i should have known better then to use a recipe calling for unsweetened cocoa,using bars of unsweetened chocolate works much better.it didnt have much of a chocolate taste.the frosting calls for way too much sugar.

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Reviewed: Jun. 22, 2005

This is a great cake, easy and fun to prepare and delicious to eat. I recommend it to anyone who wants a wonderful taste with no hassle.

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Living In: Quebec, Quebec, Canada

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Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2005

This recipe has been around in our family for about 80 years and is certainly a family favorite--especially mine! It's very moist and chocolatey! A couple of things to consider: 1) it's a great cake even without the salt, shortening, and cinnamon; 2) for an extra special treat-add Nestle's chocolate chips to the batter...they work their way to the bottom and are a great chocolatey treat when you eat; 3) the frosting is great with pecans or walnuts and is much easier to work with if you put it on while both the frosting and the cake are still warm. You'll love this recipe...it's really delicious!

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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2004

I HAVE BEEN COOKING FOR 25 YEARS AND THIS RECIPE WAS DRY, NO TASTE, AND NEEDED MORE CHOCOLATE FLAVOR IN THE CAKE. THE ICING WAS OKAY. I WILL ATTEMPT TO FIND ANOTHER CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE RECIPE. I WILL NEVER MAKE THIS CAKE AGAIN.

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PAMLENA

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Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2003

I tried this cake for my daughter's birthday. I needed a big cake. I had so many compliments. This cake is very moist and YUMMY! the cinnamon in it gives it a very awsome taste. I din't use the frosting recipe, I frosted it with cream cheese frosting so that I could decorate it. EVERYONE loved it and I will use it again and again. Thanks for sharing. :)

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Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2002

Awesome choolate cake! DELICIOUS! I will definitely make this for MANY birthdays. AM

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Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2001

Really really good. Very moist and hard to resist. This recipe is one that I'll use again, and again. Angela

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Reviewed: Jun. 6, 2001

This is the best! Can't miss. I've had this recipe for 20 years and still the favorite. I use walnuts or pecans in the icing, and sometimes omit the cinnamon. I usually use a 9x13 pan. Try it, you will receive raves. Thanks Kim for listing...I'm out of town and needed this recipe. Saved me a long distance call.

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