Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2007

After reading so many conflicting reviews, I decided to make it exactly as directed. It was so good! Husband loved it. No changes necessary It's a keeper.

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JKATRIB

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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2007

OoooooYuuuuum. Here's the changes I made and will make in the future. Used lemon pudding mix instead of vanilla and cut the water to 1 cup. Best if it sits over night.

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Debbwl56

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Sacramento, California, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2007

My grandmother used to make a version of this recipe. But she would use lime jello with the lemon cake, and instead of a vanilla icing she would use lemon pudding, which killed some of the strong lemon flavor and along with the lime the lemon flavor is not as strong as some have complained about.

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Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2007

I have made this cake a couple of times. The first time was exactly as written, and I found it to be just "okay." The flavor was kind of strong, and we didn't really care for the frosting. The second time, I used a vanilla cake mix, and 2 boxes of raspberry Jell-O with 1.5 cups of hot water (cooled). For the frosting, I used raspberry Jell-O mixed with 1 cup of milk (until dissolved), blended that with 8 oz of cream cheese (until smooth) and then folded in the Cool Whip....topped with ½'ed fresh raspberries. That one was better, but still not great. I'll keep searching for the perfect frosting for this cake.

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ilstu99

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Reviewed: May 28, 2007

This was super moist if not almost soggy. The lemon flavor was almost too much for this cake. I agree with another posted who recommended using a different flavor cake mix and/or jello. I most likely will not make again.

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Julie

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Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Living In: Fishers, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: May 24, 2007

Love this cake! I get rave reviews whenever I bring it to a potluck. Super easy and cheap to make.

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Reviewed: May 22, 2007

This cake is tasty; it is light and refreshing. However, I can't get over the feeling that it is missing something. The cake itself has great flavor. It is the topping that could use a boost. Maybe next time I will try adding lemon juice.

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STEPHZINSKI

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Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2007

mmm... everyone at the office LOVED this! very refreshing! only used 1 cup hot water to dissolve the jello before pouring over cake.

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sony20

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Living In: Poway, California, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2007

This Cake good. However I like it better if you use a white cake mix, and use strawberry or raspberry jello. I omitted the pudding completely. And used real whipping cream, so much better. The lemon was to strong.

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Cami C

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Layton, Utah, USA

Living In: Henderson, Nevada, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2007

I have been making a version of a jello cake for years, but this recipe is the BEST of all jello cakes. I made this for my husband's birthday and everyone absolutely loved it! It was so easy and so YUMMY! Thanks for a great recipe.

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Buzymom

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Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2007

I've been using this recipe for years! I love it! Another tip: I have made this recipe using yellow or white cake and orange jell-o, strawberry jell-o or raspberry jell-o. Garnishing (Depending on the jell-o flavor) with either mandarin oranges or strawberry slices, or rapberries - it is an excellent touch. I've NEVER had left overs!

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EverRed

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Living In: Provo, Utah, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2006

this is the biggest hit!!!! every time we get invited to a party, we get asked to bring this cake!!!! it's sooooo delicious and light.

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melissa d.

Home Town: Bonney Lake, Washington, USA

Living In: Pearland, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2006

I made this cake, following some of the suggestions and it turned out great. I used sugar free jello and sugar free lemon pudding for a little less guilty treat. The whole family raved over it. This is a definite repeater.

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KTHYMOMKAT

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Living In: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2006

Wisely checked reviews and modified slightly; less water in gelatin and used lemon instant pudding instead. Delicious frosting!

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CANELSON

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Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2006

There are only 3 of us in this house and only 1 piece left. Enough SAID!

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Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2006

Taste like something a kid would make in Home Ec class to me. It wasn't nasty, just not something that was worth the calories to me.

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GDEEZY

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Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2006

I have made this cake twice, for my husband and also for co-workers. I was asked by a couple of people for the recipe and was told by a couple of people it was the best cake they've ever tasted. I wouldn't change a thing about the recipe. It is now one of my favorite cakes. Plus, it's so easy to make.

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Kathy H.

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Home Town: Redding, California, USA

Living In: Ahoskie, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2006

This has been a hit everytime I make it. My family loves it. One mistake I made ended up being a great change to the recipe. I accidentally bought lemon pudding mix instead of vanilla and it added that extra tartness that everyone said was missing. I also made the icing while the cake was baking and put it in the fridge to firm up until the cake was cool enough to be iced. I find it is not as unstable. I also cut the water to the gelatin to 1 cup which also made a difference. This has been a big winner at summer family cookouts. I am from Houston TX and I don't think you could experience a hotter more humid summer. That being said, I make sure that I take extra care when I plan on taking it to any function in the summer months. This cake is better if made the night before and refrigerated until the next day, as it gives it time to set and firm up. If I am transporting it I use an insulated carrier (fits a 9x13 pan) I also understand they make one for layer cakes or I make sure it stays in the ice chest until ready to serve. I also improvised before by putting it in a box and wrapping it in two huge bath towels with zip lock bags of ice packed around it. This cake is definitely meant to be set out when you are ready to serve it. Some might find this as being too much effort, but I love the recipe and I don't mind taking the time.

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HILLY29

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Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

Living In: Bellaire, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2005

I made this up tonight and really wanted to like this cake. I think it came out just fine, but I think the problem is that I am just not a fan of poke cakes. Maybe if I had just used one cup of water I would have liked it a bit better. Perhaps this will be better tomorrow?

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Home Town: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Maryville, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2005

This was very easy to make and tasted really good. The cake turned out light and moist with just enough lemon flavor that it wasn't overkill. Most of my family had a second piece!

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