Reviewed: May 24, 2012

maybe it was just because I had such high expectations for this cake given the great reviews, but I was not impressed. It just tasted like a giant brownie, which is great if you like brownies, but I don't. The cake came out uneven, one side was higher than the other. The recipe for the frosting is crazy. 5 cups of sugar?! I used less than 3 and I still had too much frosting. I don't really know what was going on with that. I will not be making this cake again. and probably not even finishing the one I already made.

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agoldtho

Reviewed: May 23, 2012

This is a very thin batter, but bakes up beautifully. I made cupcakes, and substituted a cup of hot coffee for the water.

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Jenny

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Langley, Washington, USA

Living In: Everett, Washington, USA

Reviewed: May 22, 2012

I don't ever rate the food I make but I HAD to rate this one...SO good!! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious! The cake was so moist and tasty, and the icing was perfect - not sweet like store bought but just like the high end cupcake stores. My friends were all hassling me for the recipe. I will never buy a boxed cake again!! (which is what I always did before *blush)

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kkz

Reviewed: May 22, 2012

This is my favorite and go to chocolate cake!

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Posh Panda

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Reviewed: May 20, 2012

One thing I noticed is that the edges seemed to get a little crunchy kind of like when you make brownies. I must say it came out very well. I had a family event and used them as taste testers. Some of the comments I received were it was very rich, strong chocolate taste and moist. I made only half of the frosting that the recipe suggested. I'd recommend this one.

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ShonnCooks

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: May 19, 2012

this cake was delicious!!! cant wait to make it again!!

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ChefDeshy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas

Reviewed: May 19, 2012

Gooey and delicious like the recipe promised

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vkvhawk

Reviewed: May 17, 2012

Yummy Yummy :) I have made this cake a few times always turns out great but I had to go & play around. Twice I have used dark beer instead of water amazing! The sweetness of the icing & the moistness of the cake against the darkness of the beer oh yes! Stone Brewing I salute you & your Imperial Russian Stout

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beans72

Reviewed: May 14, 2012

This cake is delicious!! The batter is a bit runny but the cake comes out perfect! I will never use box cake mixes after trying this. The frosting is also delicious! Thank you for sharing :)

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Maggie D

Reviewed: May 13, 2012

I find that this cake is way to sweet! I bake often and tried this its pretty good just way to much sugar. I also used a different icing so not judging that. I also used gluten free flour and it did came out moist.

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