Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2013

I was going to give this a two star rating, but didn't feel that would be fair, since I am basing my rating on the filling alone. I made a from-scratch Hershey's recipe chocolate cake, which is divine, and another recipe for the chocolate glaze. I looked high and low for a filling recipe and came across this one and decided to give it a try. I was really disappointed with how Crisco-like it was. Really, yuck. I added about 1/4 c of powdered sugar and it didn't help. I just used it as is, and no one else complained about it, but I wanted something lighter and less bland.

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SWEETTHING111

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2012

This is defiantly a crowd favorite. I have made it 3 times now and the last time I couldn't get the frosting to pour over cake, I had to spoon and spread it on like a normal frosting and the first two times I didn't have to, it pored on almost like a glaze? Does anyone have a trick for the frosting.

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Kukla12

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2012

The filling was a little greasy tasting to me so I added about a cup of confectioners sugar. I then had too much filling for one cake - so I made two! They were well received at both gatherings I brought them too. I decorated the top with a curley-cue of filling to make it resemble a Hostess cupcake - a real conversation starter!

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Chersie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 4, 2012

I love Ho Ho's. This cake was good but not quite up to what I expected. I followed the directions exactly but I also had to add about 1/2 cup of sugar and a Tablespoon of vanilla to the white filling. It was better but it's still missing something.

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Beth

Reviewed: Jun. 26, 2012

Used a jelly roll pan (11" x 15") instead. Bake the cake for 18-20 minutes. For the chocolate topping, substituted three packs pre-melted chocolate for the unsweetened squares which is much easier. Using the jelly roll pan makes the cake perfect for cutting into bite-sized pieces for a party or pot luck.

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Lana

Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2012

Good! White layer was a little bland so I added about 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Everybody liked it :-) Yay!

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Choojy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2012

Everyone loved the ho ho cake, definetly a keeper.

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Nancy

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2012

My girlfriend is a HUGE fan of Hoho's, and she and I both thought the filling was a little overbearing. She said (and I agree) that there is a little too much cream. I did what some others recommended and added vanilla and sugar to the cream, but it was still very Crisco-y to the taste, and in fact, it made us both sick. We typically eat pretty healthy, but thought we would splurge for her birthday. Overall, the cake was good, and she agreed with the overall consistency of a Hoho- the cream is not that dominant. It wasn't horrible, but we wouldn't make it again. The recipe could definitely use some work. I'd try something totally different next time. Oh and I did use Pillsbury Devils Food Cake Mix, and that was awesome. As for the chocolate top layer, perfect! So so good. A little weird eating raw egg, though, if you follow the recipe. Eeeek.

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karasmattic

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2012

Made as a cupcake they were a huge hit!

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cgiblin

Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2011

Yummy!! I took the advice of others and creamed the margarine, crisco and sugar for at least 12 minutes. I also used a canned frosting and it was delicious. My mother in law is a caterer and she was even impressed.

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