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“Although I have some great ‘from-scratch’ recipes, this one uses a boxed mix with plenty of doctoring. It has become a popular groom’s cake that gets more attention than the wedding cake.”
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Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 917 calories, 56 g fat (31 g saturated fat), 179 mg cholesterol, 681 mg sodium, 103 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 9 g protein.
Originally published as Chocolate-Strawberry Celebration Cake in Taste of Home December/January 2010, p47
Sweet White Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
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Reviewed on May. 13, 2013 by annettegalloway
I have made this several times and it is excellent! I've made both cupcakes and cakes using this recipe...the only problem i have is that the cake always falls once i remove it from the oven...does anyone else have this problem? I tried lowering the oven temp to 325 and baking it a few minutes longer but it still falls...any suggestions?
Reviewed on May. 03, 2013 by samanthacomeaux
Love, love, LOVE it!!!! only change I would make is using Chocolate Mouse for icing, color and taste work perfect with the rich Ganache!! remember, DON'T put the piped swirls in the freezer to set them, they will be too soft at room temp.
Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2013 by Shastay
LOVED IT
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2012 by ekladar
I have been making this cake for over a year now. Lets just say anytime one of my kids or nieces or nephews have a birthday coming up they ALWAYS request I make this. I have doctored it occasionally substituting strong coffee for the water, & 1 TBL of coffee liquor & 1 tsp of instant coffee grounds to the cake part. I have also added the liquor to the frosting & ganache. I don't drink coffee myself but it really brings out the chocolate flavor! I have also substituted the strawberries with raspberries if they look better at the store, I have also added raspberries in between the layers & I have chocolate dipped them on occasion to change it up a bit. Once you make this you will make it again~ Enjoy!
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2012 by lovealwaysvmc
I first had to make this cake for a christmas party. People loved it and I have been making it ever since. For the past couple years everytime someone has a party they call me for this cake. It is delicious. Very rich. Easy to make and it looks like it takes forever. I haven't met anyone who dislikes this cake.
Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2012 by tj4mga
My family loves this cake. I have made it for birthdays and as a grooms cake. I wish I would have thought to dip the strawberries first, because that was my only complaint-that the berries release their juices when they touch the frosting. I will continue to make this cake...fantastic
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2012 by crystal_marie111
This is the most chocolate you can get in 1 recipe. My husband doesn't like chocolate, chocolate, chocolate anything, but he loved this cake. the cake it's self was so moist and the frosting I now make anytime I want choclate frosting. I've made this cake for a baby shower, and my church, everyone who tries it loves it.
Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2012 by abrgs
Not giving it 5 stars because the frosting is just too much for this cake - too sweet (and trust me, I love chocolate!). I put this in a bundt pan and drizzed the ganache over the top. Used the berries as a side garnise as well. No need for the other frosting - was amazing without. And, much simpler!!
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2012 by Ashley k.
I made it with raspberries and it was amazing! Much better than the strawberries.
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