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—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 859 calories, 36 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 80 mg cholesterol, 621 mg sodium, 133 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.
Originally published as Moist Chocolate Cake in Best of Country Cakes
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Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2013 by Meal Mom
While I have not tried this frosting, the recipe for the cake is the same as tasteofhome.com/recipes/moist-chocolate-cake The recipe has never failed to produce a light, moist, chocolatey cake. If buttercream is too rich, try the other recipe which has a cooked flour/milk icing that is lovely.
While I have not used this frosting, the cake recipe is the same as another moist chocolate cake recipe on this site. It is the best recipe and I have never ever had any dryness. I saw this in the magazine in 1993 and have impressed people with it many times. I love the fact that it is from scratch. Great if I don't have a box mix handy!
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2012 by susiewho
suprisingly wonderful! If you like a light and not overly sweet cake, this is it! I had my doubts on the frosting, but it turned out perfect!
Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2011 by alrebhi
Finally! A recipe thats better than a box mix. Wonderfully chocolatey and moist. I made it with a peanut butter mousse filling.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2011 by SugarCupcakeFairy
Just fantasic!!! very moist and easy to make.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2011 by chipchip70
this cake is the best! I have made this cake so many times and it is requested all the time for birthdays for my kids and my friends parties. I tripled this recipe for a graduation party and it came out perfect. Everyone raves about it. yum!!
Reviewed on May. 28, 2011 by sjagpeterson
This cake is the bomb! It is so moist and delicious! My whole family loved it even the ones that don't like cake! We will be making this again and again! My husband already requested it for his October birthday.
Reviewed on May. 24, 2011 by RaeStel
One of the best cakes I have made.Very moist and delicious! To change it up a little,I added cocoa to the icing.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by jsouba
soooo good!!!!!!! I also halved the frosting recipe and it was even almost too much! Big hit!
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2011 by Curdent
I made this recipe but not the icing because I was making a black forest layered cake. Wow I love this recipe and will definitely make it over and over again whenever I have a recipe that calls for a chocolate cake. I will try the buttercream icing another day. I too have been cooking for more than 32 yrs and I don't know how this moist cake could have tuned out dry for the lady who posted the failed attempt. I suggest she try it again and check her setting on her oven. Happy eating everyone.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2010 by parksville
This cake is "spectacular" to say the least! Very moist, chocolatey and the icing really compliments the cake by not being too sweet or overpowering. Maybe the lady who found her cake dry should test her oven temperature and try it again. This recipe is a definite keeper -- excellent!
Reviewed on May. 27, 2010 by tglumac
The best chocolate cake I have ever made. The cake is a crowd pleaser. I have made it many times.
Reviewed on May. 17, 2010 by cjoy01
The best chocolate cake recipe ever! The person that said it was dry- they definitely did not measure correctly or left something out by mistake. It is impossible for this cake to be dry, have made it many times and it is ultra moist, amazing.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2010 by lucaswillisamsgrandma
I made this cake yesterday. It was too dry. My husband I both agreed on that. We threw the rest of the cake away. I have been cooking for 32 years, since married, and I have never had a chocolate cake turn out this dry. I followed the directions exactly. It was awful.
Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2010 by angelgirl94
Great recipe! Cake was very moist and chocolatey. There was enough icing for two cakes. I think I'll cut that part of the recipe in half next time. Makes a great birthday cake.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2009 by kaylamg
This is the best chocolate cake I have ever eaten. It is very moist and has a rich chocolate flavor. The icing is the best tasting buttercream, but I found a half recipe to make plenty of icing. This cake has been a hit at several parties and is definitely a keeper!
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