Reviewed: May 18, 2012

Baked this twice and it was denser than I thought. I didn't separate the eggs the second time but got similar results. I would add more vanilla extract (maybe a tablespoon) for more flavor. However it pairs nicely with light whipped cream and some berries :)

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andrealo

Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2012

Made for my son's bday. Made with xylitol and made at altitude and it came out great! Tastes like a real bakery cake! Moist and delicious.

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ironmom

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Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2012

This birthday cake is absolute perfection... first time to make it, followed the directions exactly. I was able to make a 2-tier cake with this recipe (one 10" round & one 8" round). Cooked 45 mins. convection oven (the 8" was done at 35 mins). I covered the cake with sliced fresh strawberries (mixed strawberries in organic yogurt), bananas, kiwi and spread melted chocolate only on outside of bottom layer. The cake itself was not too sweet, so the toppings I had added complimented it perfectly that everyone at the BDay party wanted 2nds. (please see my photo)

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jlo

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2012

This has become my go-to cake recipe. I get rave reviews every time I make it. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!

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jenkostera

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Barboursville, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2012

Great cake. Everyone loved it. It was a little flanky on top but taste delicious.

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Amati

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2012

I could swear I followed the recipe exactly, so who knows what went wrong.

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mommaRN

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2012

I'm baking these cupcakes for my daughter’s birthday party this year. We did a test run and she loved them so much that she wants me to make extras so her friends to take one home with them. Very moist and yummy! I used the Betty Crocker homestyle frosting and turned out perfect. I checked online and found that Box and Wrap was a great place to get cupcake boxes. I have stickers, markers, and crayons so the kids decorate their own cupcake box. At least the extra baking will keep me from buying party favors to give the kids.

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vmiller

Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2012

I made this cake a couple years ago and did not like it and vowed to never make it again. Then, Yesterday, I went looking for a highly rated birthday cake recipe and came across this one again. Not realizing this was the same one we intensely disliked previously, I made it again. Very Very dense. Not recommended.

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lsrrnens

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2011

It was just ok, more like angle food cake. I used bakers sugar and cake flour in hopes of a light and fluffy cake. I did not want a dense cake like others spoke of- No luck.

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kmclampitt

Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2011

The best recipe out there!!! I baked this as a try out, and all my friends are asking me for the recipe already!!! Awesome moisture, delicious flavor...thanks a lot for sharing

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