Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2009

This was way too sweet for my liking. I followed the recipe as written and was disappointed, it just seemed like something was missing...coconut, maybe? I dunno. The consistency of the bars was off to me, too--the sugar was very grainy/crystallized or something. They would probably be better with homemade caramel, but not worth the effort to make again. Looks like I'm outnumbered, which is a first for me on this site!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

mrsbaldes

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2009

I liked it but I baked it for my German Chocolate Cake loving boyfriend and he didn't go crazy for it or anything. He did like that it had caramel though. But his friends devoured it!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Chic Lil Chef

Cooking Level: Intermediate

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2009

Really good treat! Read the review by NENG - hits the nail on the head. Added coconut and pecans to the carmel layer to make it more "german chocolate". If you are going to cut up and serve pieces, definitely bake longer on both steps, like 9 min and 17min - helps it hold together.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

JT

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2008

Really enjoyed these

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

B.

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2008

According to my taste-testers (ie my housemates), they were delicious. When I made this, the consistancy of the cake mix was very crumbly and thick. However, I flattened 1/2 of the mix onto a baking pan, cooked as directed, added the carmel mix, sprinkled on chocolate chips, then flattened the remaining cake mix (pref with a rolling pin) and placed it on top (as if it were a sheet). This was sorta makeshift first attempt but it turned out pretty well and stayed together due to the chocolate and carmel. Extremely sweet!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Silverkitten83

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2008

These were a big hit with the fam! Definitely cook a little longer to hold together better!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

arich01

Cooking Level: Intermediate

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jul. 23, 2008

Wonderful. I used the entire base on the bottom and added coconut on top. Also, I substituted pecans for the walnuts

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

SNOVITSKY

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2007

This is such a great bar cookie! I love chocolate and this does the trick. They are very rich and delicious!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

chefchristabug

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Enon Valley, Pennsylvania, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2007

Very rich and tasty. The directions were vague. We melted the caramel in a microwave at 20-second intervals and then drizzled it on. Like others, we added coconut and then decorated the top with additional caramel and coconut. For the second layer of the cake batter, we rolled it between two sheets of wax paper. We added about 10 more minutes to the total baking time. Allow the cake to cool for several hours before cutting to allow it to set, otherwise its too gooey.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

MJ OConnor

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Albany, New York, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2007

I followed the recipe and added coconut to make it more "German". They tasted great I baked them in a 9X9 pan and there still want not enough dough to go on top completely. I ended up with about 3/4 of the pan have the top and bottom presentation worthy. Other then that they were good, too much caramel for me though.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

inmaiworld

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2007

We enjoyed these bars. Added coconut to make them more to our liking.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

KSCREW

Cooking Level: Expert

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2007

SO RICH & YUMMY! Caramels were difficult to melt & stir. I added coconut...what's German Chocolate without it??? The cake batter was more like dough than batter and didn't really spread on top of mixture. But overall, worth the effort!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

PEACNHIM

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2007

TO DIE FOR!! littlerly! a bit of a tip to make but dear god their good! i made it for my brother, but i think i ate more of it!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Ashi Meessir

Cooking Level: Intermediate

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2007

Amazing bars! I almost might say a tad too much caramel, but that might just be me. I also added about a cup of coconut to get German Chocolate taste, and they were divine! My hubby devoured 3/4 o the pan by the time I got home from work the next day!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

BEARUN

Living In: Baldwinsville, New York, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jun. 22, 2007

These are really yummy as-is. However, they are more like turtle brownies. To make them actually taste like german chocolate bars, substitute pecans for the walnuts and add 1 cup of coconut. One point of clarification is needed in the recipe... The cake mix is to be used as flour, not made as directed on the box.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
8 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

PEACHEY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Fort Benning, Georgia, USA

Living In: Ridgecrest, California, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2007

I made this for my kids to bring to school for ethnic day; their teacher said the kids wouldn't even try it, but she had two pieces and put the rest in the lunch room for the teachers and they were all gone by the end of the day. I even had 3 requests for the recipe.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

JDP4445

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2006

These bars taste fab!! The cake mix batter is more like the consistency of brownies –I pressed ½ of the mixture in the pan then baked it for 8 minutes. Instead of walnuts, I used pecans and I also added coconut which makes them stick together better. I crumbled the rest of the cake mixture on the top, and then used a piece of wax paper to spread it out a little bit. I also refrigerated them overnight –and brought then to room-temp before serving. Everyone loved them!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
9 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Chrissy

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2006

I mAde These Bars for A friend for a VERY big Gathering...Everybody LOVED them. One person at the party kept telling me how great they were, And right away asked for the recipe. I did however change it just a little i added 1/2 a cup of cream and 1/2 cup of water to the cake mix along with the butter and condensed milk otherwise it would have Been really dry.The results were Great..Thanks for Sharing this wonderfull recipe. I am sure it will be used quite often.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
6 users found this review helpful