Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2009

When you pour the water/gelatin mixture over the cake, it makes the cake soggy. Even when you chill it for a while, the texture is not spongy enough. The taste is good, but the texture is strange and not good in my book.

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Angie C

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Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2009

Made this for friends and everyone loved it. Cool and refresing summer desert.

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Kas

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Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2009

One of my favorite cakes!! My family raves over it and asks me to make it all the time! Definitly keep in the fridge though! Cheap and easy to make!

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SaraBakes

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Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2009

My father's favorite cake!

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Sara p

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Reviewed: May 27, 2009

The cake itself was good except the frosting The texture was stiff and hard to work with. I'm glad I didnt make it for guests, as I would have been embarrased. I would only attempt making this again with a different frosting.

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Candice

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Reviewed: May 23, 2009

I was a bit disappointed with this cake. I'd enjoyed this cake years ago when a friend prepared it using raspberry jello and a Cool Whip topping. This was good but seemed to lack flavor for me.

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Sherry C.

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Reviewed: May 21, 2009

i used lemon pudding instead of vanilla because i read the instructions wrong but it worked out great. i forgot to add the 2nd gelatin to the frosting and it was great. i will definitly make this again the same way i did this time. i almost ate the whole cake myself! o yeah i used french vanilla cool whip topping instead of the original it gives it a deeper flavor!

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Reviewed: May 18, 2009

I made this cake for Mothers Day and it was great.Cool and refreshing a great cake for summer.I pre-made the icing and kept it and the cooled caked in the fridge for a while.then I frosted the cake and put it back in the fridge until serving.My Mom said it was the best cake she has had in a long time!I will make it again.

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chvonne

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Reviewed: May 5, 2009

I made this cake exactly according to the recipe listed and everyone in my family (even my husband who doesn't really like lemon) raved about it. I will certainly make this again...especially in the hot summer months. YUM!

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Heather

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Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2009

Made this for Easter. To add a little spring. I made it bunt cake style. Used strawberry jello and sliced strawberries around the top. Also sliced the cake and put a layer of the frosting in the middle. It was a big hit. I have made several jello cakes but only cool whip for topping. This was very good.

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sunshine

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2009

My mom has been making this for as long as I can remember. However, we never made it with lemon jell-o... reds or greens were our favorites. Also, leaving the gelatin out of the frosting makes for a creamy complement to any other flavor of gelatin you might use in the cake. My husband doesn't like cake, but he eats the heck out of this. :)

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TheMaryDragon

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2009

tasty lemon cake that even the husband liked, and he doesn't like lemon cakes in general. A bit dense, but sponge like. I will make this again

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Prissz

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Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2009

This is my son-in-law's favorite cake, so I made it for his birthday this weekend. If you're in a hurry, Cool Whip will suffice for the icing.

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LATHAMDM

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Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2008

Was okay, didn't mix the pudding long enough I think...had weird taste/texture in my mouth. Flavor was good.

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Jolene

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Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2008

This was a pretty good cake ... adding the extra ingredients helps take away that 'boxed cake' flavor. It's light and refreshing and would be good for a dessert at a bbq for a dessert that doesn't take much time or effort. I would make it again but next time try it with the lime jello.

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Reviewed: Aug. 17, 2008

Delicious! I use sugar-free and fat-free jello and pudding as well as light Cool Whip to keep the fat and calorie count down. Very yummy and you'll never miss it!

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Melissa

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Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2008

Cake was great! The frosting was very good. It definitely added to the cake. The frosting was light and fluffy. AWESOME recipe!

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Alex

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Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2008

Made this for a co-worker's birthday and there wasn't enough to go around! If you're pressed for time, make the cake one day ahead of time, refrigerate, then make the frosting the day of serving.

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Dee Dee

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Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2008

While I have to admit being partial to anything "lemony," this recipe is absolutely to die for!!!! Not only was it fast and easy to make, it was very light and refreshing as well...perfect dessert after a big meal or picnic! Can't remember when I've had so many compliments on a dessert! I would highly recommend this!!!!

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Karen

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Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2008

Made this recipe with strawberry jello, and it came out great. I did take the advise of other reviewers and only used one cup of water with the jello. The cake was awesome and the kids, and the hubby really enjoyed it. Will try this recipe again using other jello flavors!

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