Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2007

When I was making this, I was saying to myself--I'm not sure I will make this again-lots of steps, time, ingredients. But just one taste changed my mind. I took it to my daughter's school for the teachers and staff--they keep talking about it even now. I did add about 1 tsp. cornstarch and doulbed the icing and frosted the sides. I also used 4 oz. German choc. plus 1 oz semi-sweet for the cake. A definite winner!

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L in Longmont

Reviewed: Jun. 6, 2001

I totally agree! This is the best "German Chocolate Cake" recipe I have found. It does take some extra time but it is WELL worth your effort. It comes out light and fluffy and moist and the frosting is perfect.

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SHONNA WILLIAMS

Reviewed: May 17, 2005

To all of you who complain of the frosing not being thick enough! Have you looked at the picture?! The Frosting is dripping down the cake, which means its' not supposed to be thick also if you left yourselve enough time you would have had time enough to make a new cake!

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TOTALLYCUTE

Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2004

My husband absolutely loves German chocolate cake. He says this is the best.

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djgoss

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2005

this recipe looks great and hey, if it's got buttermilk in it it's got to be good!!

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JEANPEARLLOONEY

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2007

The best German Chocolate Cake ever! I used store bought icing, since I don't even know what a double boiler is, but the cake was phenomenal!!!

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Amanda E.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Whittington, Illinois, USA

Living In: Marion, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2007

This is my favorite cake to eat as well as my husband. Made it for the superbowl party.

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Texasfairbaker

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Waco, Texas, USA

Living In: College Station, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2007

AMAZING!! I suggest making the filling before making the cake... even a day earlier. The filling needs plenty of time to thicken up.

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Linda H

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA

Living In: San Francisco, California, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2007

Made this for my son's party. I must admit I even went to the store and bought a back-up cake mix...but it was completely unecessary! This is a hit among children and adults who dont have to watch their weight!

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Sue

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2008

I have no idea what anybody is talking about, with the icing not being thick enough? Our icing was the consistency of average icing, and may I add that it was one of the most tasty icings I've every out into my mouth? DE-licious! I have to say though, that this cake was not very chocolaty, so next time I will add an extra square of chocolate and some cocoa powder. We drizzled some caramel on top, so it made it look even prettier, and made it taste even better! Instead of German chocolate cake this was more like gooey caramel cake. But we didn't care, we all ate every last bite! A very moist and flavorful cake, I will definetly make this again. (Oh, and don't worry, the batter should be very puffy)Delicious, thank you for the recipe!

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