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Meet the Cook: In our chocolate-loving house, this cake disappears very quickly! My husband and I have a 6-month-old son. We enjoy the peacefulness of country living. -Dorcas Yoder, Weyers Cave, Virginia
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 365 calories, 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 308 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.
Originally published as Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake in Country Woman May/June 1996, p29
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Reviewed on May. 04, 2013 by cookbookmom
It's the truth--coffee really does enhance chocolate, like all the pro chefs say. That's the difference in this cake compared to others.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2013 by brendaerb
I have been making this cake for many years for church functions and neighborhood picnics and it's the first cake gone on the table! Everyone asks me for this recipe so it's definately a winner. Only change I make is that I double the frosting recipe to make a thicker layer for a 13x9 pan.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2012 by jackie.baker
I use this for cupcakes all of the time. Everyone loves them.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2011 by TexasCookie
A very scrumptious cake, tender and not sickly sweet. Nice because you bake it in one big layer. Frosting was yummy, too. I did have to bake mine for 50 mins, so be sure you test well to be sure it's done, my oven is usually accurate.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2011 by carrieott
This is our go-to chocolate cake recipe. We wouldn't dream of making a chocolate cake from a box ever again. I would suggest to start with 40 minutes bake time. My oven is spot on temperature wise, and it's never done at 35. If you take it out too early, your center will sink significantly. We like chocolate buttercream with this cake too.
Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2011 by ilive2rite
The absolutely BEST from scratch chocolate cake recipe ever. I make this cake at least once a month and highly recommend it to all my friends. So dang good.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2010 by jabaker
I just made the recipe in cupcakes form for a shower. I was told they were the best cupcakes ever!
Reviewed on May. 16, 2009 by piscataquis
Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2009 by babyjag222
This cake is A-MAZING! Everyone loved it and came back for seconds!
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