Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2013

Great cake! We ate it while it was warm and it was fabulous! I used butter instead of margarine and it turned out just fine! I will definitely make it again!

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ndinkins

Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2011

This is the easiest, best cake recipe ever!!!! I used only a pinch of cinnamon because I only wanted to enhance the chocolate flavor not overwhelm it. I also didn't use shortening, just added about another half stick of margarine. Turned out beautifully.

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jenniferwild

Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2011

Incredible! This is the best I've tryed or tasted. My husband asked for a Choc Sheet Cake for his Birthday last year and my 1st attempt was dismal. I tryed several in the last 9 months and THIS IS IT! Awesome ChocOlaty Goodness! Did quit smoking during this test process and ended up making 4 of these cakes. Gained 13 pounds in 14 days but it got me through the tough times! Magic Cake.

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NanaNanaBoBanna

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Sacramento, California, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2011

I made a few small changes to the recipe, due to what I had on hand. I used a half cup of butter instead of margerine for both the cake and the frosting, I added a teaspoon of vanilla to the cake recipe (I subtracted a teaspooon of water so the recipe wouldn't be affected) and because I didn't have buttermilk, I used regular milk that I soured with a tablespoon of lemon juice. I was worried that the cake itself wouldn't be chocolate-y enough but when combined with the chocolate frosting, it was just right. VERY moist cake--one of the best textures I've had in a cake in a long time.

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Sarah Jo

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2011

Super easy to make with good texture. This is not a "Death-by-Chocolate" cake, but it is very moist. This is the third one I've baked this month. Each one has turned out perfect. I leave it unglazed so the husband can take some on his drive to work.

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perla

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2010

Very moist cake! I added some chocolate chips to make it more "chocolatety".

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Caddie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2010

7.14.10 This is the second best MEDIUM chocolate cake. It's a close second to Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake. This has a thin batter so doesn't round too much.

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BOOKMARKER

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2010

This is an excellent cake - very moist and lots of chocolate flavor. I used butter instead of margarine in both the cake and frosting, and I love the little something extra the cinnamon gives. This has now become my go-to recipe for an indulgent chocolate cake. I've already made it twice in 12 hours to take to friends!

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Mom2cd

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2009

Just made this for my son's 9th birthday. He is a chocolate lover and he and his friends ate until the last bite and asked for more. Said it was the best chocolate cake ever!

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Julie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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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