Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2012

This is the only chocolate cake recipe I use anymore! It's perfect every time. I follow the directions exactly. It's great for cupcakes as well as the multilayer cake.

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Tara K

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2012

I've been making this for years! WONDERFUL AS IS!

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Melodd1

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2011

I wanted to make cupcakes with this recipe, and I followed the directions on the back of the box of Hershey's cocoa exactly. Not a bad flavor(though not chocolaty enough), but the texture was just weird--very spongy and a bit dry. I know I didn't over-bake these, so I don't know what could have gone wrong, but I will not be making this again.

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snowycrocus

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2011

Very good recipe and super easy too. It's pretty much fool-proof. I searched all around for a good chocolate cake recipe that I could use as my "go to" recipe, and this one is it!

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Darla925

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2011

Pay absolutely no attention to the few negative reviews. They insist they are not doing anything wrong, but I insist they are. This cake is moist, delicious and full of chocolate flavor. It is by far our favorite cake recipe, and has been for more than 25 years. One hint to the naysayers: You must measure your ingredients carefully, and do not Whip or Beat the hot water into the batter. The recipe says stir, so stir. Not once has my batter overflowed the pan, and I've made this cake at least 100 times.

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rbryan4

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2011

Easy and delicious!!! This is WAY better than boxed cake. It is very soft and moist. This will be my go to chocolate cake recipe from now on. Thanks!!!

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lovecakes

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2011

I really liked the cake but with the frosting, some said it was "too chocolaty"....if that's possible! Next time, I would just use another frosting. Even I thought it was a little intense and that's rare!

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LPCOCO

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Methuen, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: San Diego, California, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2011

I wanted to try a chocolate cake, it turned out great my wife and everyone at my job love it

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THEHDGA

Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2011

i made this from the recipe on the side of the cocoa can and then an AR member pointed out the recipe was on the site and i had to review it. i didnt make the frosting only the cake. this cake is a keeper! im not a scratch baker i always use a box cqke mix. no more! well not for chocolate. this recipe is easy and not intimidating and came together beautifully. its moist and rich and even though i frosted it with a canned coconut pecan frosting i dont think it really needs more than a light dust of powdered sugar or a simple glaze. totally proud of myself and my clients at work ate it up. five stars all the way.

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soupisgoodfood33

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Dallas, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 18, 2011

I am rating just the cake portion. So good! Not too chocolately or sweet. Fluffy and just melts in your mouth. I halved the recipe to make a 6 inch double layer cake, baked for 30 minutes. The cake came out of the pan perfectly, no breaking, cracking or crumbling.

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