Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2009

Wow! LOVE this cake!! I thought there was a perfect amount of filling for nice thick layers between the cakes. I did add a little extra vanilla in the filling. Thank you so much for sharing this one!!

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lisa

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Home Town: Holland, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2009

We really liked this recipe at our house, the only thing I think I would do differently is maybe half the filling recipe.....it was a little too much but the flavor and texture of this cake were great

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Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2008

Awesome cake recipe. I followed the recipe as written. I baked the cake for my daughter Ella's fifth birthday. I did let the cake come to room temperature before serving to let the glaze and filling soften a bit. Everyone had 2 slices, even my "I'm not a chocolate guy", brother.

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shannonfomby

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

Living In: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 26, 2008

I have made this cake for company and showers many times. I love how impressive it looks with relatively little effort. Just follow Joyce's directions, and you will have the best chocolate cake you've ever had.

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Kristin

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Home Town: Marion, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2007

I'm really sorry to give this two stars. The filling was not tasty. I think next time I'm craving a layered fudge cake I'm going to just make a chocolate cake with my own frosting recipe. I'm still looking for a good filling to put inside.

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ArlenePlunkett

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Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Living In: Naples, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2007

Melissa, Amy, Gina, and I ate it all.

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Christina

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Home Town: Ellicott City, Maryland, USA

Living In: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2006

Wow considering that I didn't have any butter when I made this and had to use all margarine, this turned out fantastic! When I made the filling i knew the margarine would never form peaks so i didn't even bother for the flour/milk mixture to cool properly..It didn't even matter. I got it on there and my family said it was one of the best cakes they have ever had. The chocolate frosting was very good, and really added a lot to it. I didn't have enough cocoa powder so I just stuck in a square of semisweetened chocolate and it still turned out fine. This recipe is definitely a keeper!!!

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xx thinkpink xo

Living In: Issaquah, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2006

This cake is not only great tasting, it is great looking. Everyone loves this cake. Just be careful you don't cook the frosting too long because last time it did not cascade down like the cake like it was supposed to. But it still tasted great. Thanks

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Melanie

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Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2006

I have a cafe and i made this cake. Their was not ONE person that didnt like it. ever since then I sold that cake for 7 birthday parties, three christmas parties and 2 weddings! Weddings! I know it sounds weird but this is about the best cake i have EVER had. When I ate it i died and went up to heaven!!! :)

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Jordie

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Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2006

I made this for my boyfriend's birthday. He said it was O.K. I didn't quite like this recipe. I was hoping that the filling would be creamier and not harden up so much after being refridgerated. The chocolate sauce didn't cover the cake as much as I hoped it would.

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Deanna

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Camden, Michigan, USA

Living In: Allen, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 26, 2006

This was so good, but my filling would not get thick enough. I had to keep putting it in the freezer. The glaze was to die for!!

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SWIMINCIRCLES

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Home Town: Maryville, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2006

I thought this was a good cake but I think the directions lack a lot. After reading the other reviews I didn't think I'd had much trouble making this cake. But there were a few things I would have appreciated knowing. When making the filling make sure that the flour mixture cools completely. I did not and my filling was very thin. I put it in the freezer for about 45 minutes and it thickened up a bit. Also after layering the cake with the filling if your cake seems to look like the layers will slip apart put wooden skewers in the cake and cut off the top of them (you'll frost over them and then find them as you cut the cake - they're easy to find as long as you're not cutting huge pieces). With the icing make sure that you beat it well (after cooking it) so it gets thick. I put the icing in a bowl after it boiled for a minute and beat it with my electric hand mixer for about 5 -10 minutes. It's a great icing. I had to spread it on the sides a bit but you have to be quick because it gets hard.

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Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2006

Excellent! Well worth the effort.

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LynnMarie

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Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2006

This is fantastic! My kids loved it and although it does take some time to make it is well worth it. You won't be disappointed! thanks for sharing.

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Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2006

I had very high expectations after reading the reviews but found it not worth the effort. For some reason the sugar never really dissolved for the fudge sauce so it was grainy other than that it turned out exactly like it should have. I used recipe to the letter and thought filling amount was fine. I used 2 8" pans they cut great. It was attractive and tasted okay but again not worth the effort.

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CALIDASCOPE

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Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2005

Mmm! Followed advice of others and only made 1/2 of the filling which was a perfect amount. Did it in 2-9" pans and next time plan to make it in 2-8" pans as others suggested. The 9" layers were almost too delicate (thin) to handle after splitting them; plus, I like a higher cake. Still a wonderful recipe, though! If you have more time, make the cake from scratch for a truly "homemade" taste.

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BBHOLT

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2005

this cake was wonderful. it almost resembles a hostess ho-ho cake except much larger. the filling is good and can be used in other dessert recipes. easy and wonderful:):):):)

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STARKRAZI

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Living In: Sacramento, California, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 27, 2005

20 years ago a coworker made and shared a cake similar to this, I have been looking for the recipe ever since. I have 6 - 12 teenagers to lunch once a week and they are brutally honest about what I serve. They loved the cake and started in on it before the icing had even set

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Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2005

I was hesitant to make this cake after I read on some other reviews that it tasted like a some giant mass produced cupcake ding dong thing that you could find at a drugstore because I really wanted a cake that would be impressive. Yes, it does taste similar to those little hostess cakes but this cake tastes better. The chocolate glaze on the outside makes it look like the whole cake has been dipped in chocolate. Its great for writing on with the cream frosting(because there will be alot left over), but candles with cause the outer chocolate layer to crack and look less impressive. Once you've had a bite, you won't want to stop eating it.

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Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2005

This was probably the best chocolate cake we have tried in quite some time. I did, however, bake it in three 8" pans (to save myself from trying to cut the layers). Admittedly the filling was very thick, but it was great anyways! I will also look for an alternate frosting.

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