Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2012

Outstanding! The compliments I got on this when I brought it to a Christmas Eve function only confirmed what I already knew from trying it myself: this IS the ULTIMATE dessert! I cut cake up into chunks and drizzled coffee liqueur and Godiva chocolate liqueur over them as I layered. I also used real whipped cream, sweetened with just a little confectioners sugar and vanilla extract. To add a little color, I drizzled a bit of strawberry dessert topping on top of the whipped cream layers. I did NOT leave the leftovers at the hostess's house, but it followed me everywhere until it was gone, the day after Christmas!

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Charly

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2011

I make this often for large get togethers and everyone loves it! I use Kahlua flavored syrup in the chocolate cake after it is baked and crumbled. I also skip the candy bars & almonds. I wipe the inside of the bowl with a paper towel after each layer to give a cleaner look.

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Holly A.

Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2011

A big hit at my chocolate-loving girlfriend's birthday party! Everyone raved about it!

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Stacy.Cape.Coral

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2010

Another keeper. Serves a big crowd. 6 adults & 4 kids hardly put a dent in it! Easy to make - add your own favorites. I thought I was in trouble when I saw that I had purchased INSTANT pudding by mistake, but it turned out great! Such an attractive dish!

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Barbara B

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2010

Wow, this is sinfully good! I did a little scaling as the recipe makes a huge amount and I wanted to use my trifle bowl. I used 3 of the smaller boxes of pudding mix with 6 cups of milk. Instead of the frozen topping I made real whipped cream, using a pint of heavy cream and just a little sugar. I used only a little over half of the cake and could have done with a little less pudding too. The recipe does say to use a large punch bowl....their not kidding!

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Wyattdogster

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Annandale, Virginia, USA

Living In: Warrenton, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 20, 2010

This is pretty well my Death by Chocolate recipe except I use Kahlua instead of coffee liqueur and Skor chocolate bars. I also add zest of one orange to pudding, add a layer of canned mandarine orange & top with mandarines. It's yummy!

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tricia0022

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Living In: Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2008

Yummy! I made this with oreo cookies because I didn't feel like hunting down the toffee bars and skipped the almonds because I topped it with the crushed cookies. This is so yummy! I almost tried butterfinger bars but chickened out. Don't know why, I think it would be hard to make this taste bad.

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chez High

Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2008

Makes a LOT. Very good. Did not use coffee.

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JEHLERS

Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2007

Excellent recipe for a get-together. I brought this dessert to a party last week; it was only on the table a minute when someone shouted out "who brought the 'bowl of sin'?!?" What higher recommendation could there possibly be?

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