Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2012

I didn't have a boxed cake mix, so I used the recipe on the back of a Hershey’s cocoa container and changed it to match this recipe. It called for a cup of boiled water. I used 1/4 cup of Kahlua and dissolved instant coffee in 3/4 cup of water. I also added a tablespoon of cinnamon to the recipe. My husband is a chocolate cake fanatic said it is among the best chocolate cakes he has ever had. It was excellent! ... Oh and I left out the vanilla pudding and it was still extremely moist.

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JLEHNIG

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: New Haven, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

Super yummy! Have made this several times for different events and everyone loves it. Wouldn't change a thing!

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Njmom1972

Reviewed: May 18, 2011

My team at work had a Cinco de Mayo potluck and I made this. (I also made one for hubby to take to his work.) The first one I made as directed and the pudding dropped to the bottom (top when turned out) and was one ugly mess). Taste was still good. I cut off the top part and sent to work with hubby. For the 2nd one I used Ideal sweetener instead of sugar and added all the pudding powder ( sugar free) into the mix and did not do a ring of pudding. This was a great hit at work. Everyone wanted the recipe.

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justdawn

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2010

I made this in a spring form pan and modified the recipe a bit. I added nutmeg and cayenne for a spicier cake, and used only two eggs but increased the milk. It was rich, and delicious. The vanilla pudding made a nice filling, especially because I froze it over night, and then took it out a few hours ahead to soften up. I would make this again!

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kat e.

Reviewed: Mar. 1, 2010

Didn't come out of the pan right

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Mathkat99

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2010

The cake was good but the pudding layer came out a little rubbery. Not sure if I would make again.

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MareBear

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2010

The flavor of this cake is very good. However, I had to bake it for the 55 minutes that others suggested to get my toothpick out clean, and THEN..when I took it out of the pan, it fell in (also like someone else's) Anyone have an idea how this can be avoided??

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Lynn

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

Great cake! I've made this twice in the last 2 weeks. The first time, I had a little trouble with my pudding layer and part of the cake fell on it - still yummy, but not so cute (became lovely cake balls!). Make sure your pudding is in a *thin*, even layer. I loved the cinnamon-coffee flavor of this and will definitely make it again. Both times my cake took 55 minutes to bake - something to keep in mind. Thanks for the recipe!

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SunnyByrd

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2009

This was amazing i accidently bought the cook pudding so it took a little longer to bake but it was amazing i will definatly make this again

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Mandy

Reviewed: Jul. 20, 2009

This was a fantastic cake, very moist! I did add 1 tsp of cayenne pepper for a little more spice, everyone that tried this cake loved it! I wasn't sure how the pudding center was going to turn out, but is was excellent. This recipe is a definate keeper! Thanks for sharing.

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