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"I held this velvety, rich cake on my lap during the 4-1/2 hour drive to the Greatest Cocoa Cake Contest at the Pennsylvania Farm Show last January," recalls Sandy Johnson, who lives on a dairy farm near Tioga. "By the time we got to the judges table, I was almost too tired to care if I won." But win she did! Topping 59 other entries, Sandy's impressive layer cake with creamy frosting took first place!
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 738 calories, 30 g fat (18 g saturated fat), 139 mg cholesterol, 609 mg sodium, 113 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.
Originally published as Sandy's Chocolate Cake in Taste of Home February/March 1994, p15
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Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2013 by Culinarycaitey
I have made this cake several times! It works great for cupcakes too. I even won a couple of work Bake-off competitions. This one is definitely a keeper.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2013 by kathybrox
I have made this recipe for my two daughters birthdays since 1993. They request it every time and it is now known as THE birthday cake in our family!
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2012 by amanda1989
Best Chocolate cake I've ever had, My family raved about it and said they want it for every birthday.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2012 by kkay52
I made this for the first time for Thanksgiving. It came out perfectly just like the picture, but because I was taking it to my sis in law for dinner I iced two layers and kept one home for my family and boy am I glad I did. My in-laws devoured it and gave it very high scores. I will definitely make this again, again, and again...it is a must for the holidays. Thank you Sandy...thank you!
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2012 by Lswright15
My favorite cake ever!!!!
My favorite cake ever!!!!!
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2012 by kristaleecosta
First time I have written a review and I have tried ALOT of recipes for chocolate cake online. Husband is a chocoholic and complains I haven't made a really great chocolate cake..much to my bruised ego... but this recipe is fabulous made exactly as written here. Light and moist and looks great as well. Perfect chocolate flavor. Thanks Sandy!
Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2011 by atticus
This is one of the best chocolate cake I have even make. It is fool proof. I use if for everything. You can never go wrong with this one. Thanks for the great recipe
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2011 by jlastov1
We all enjoyed this cake. I did the math and made it a two layer cake for our small family. Worked just fine.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2011 by Halfways
I have made this recipe many times and ALWAYS get great reviews..very moist and flavorful. Thanks for sharing.
Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2010 by tablefor4
Wonderfully moist and delicious chocolate cake. I reduced the 10X sugar to 41/4 cups and the icing had just the right sweetness.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2010 by kel dehnert
I made this for a teacher's birthday. Everyone, including the 1st graders, loved it! It's a very easy recipe to follow and turns out just like the picture.
Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2010 by urantian
The “frosting was awful“, way to sweet; in fact my husband and I had to “eat around itâ€. I will keep the cake recipe, it’s “very moistâ€, the frostings got to go.Tamara CarrPinole CA
The “frosting was awful“, way to sweet; in fact my husband and I had to “eat around itâ€. I will keep the cake recipe, it’s “very moistâ€, the frostings got to go.
Tamara Carr
Pinole CA
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by Sue Zappa
The best chocolate cake I've ever made. I made this for our family of 8 on Valentine's Day 1996, and we shared it with friends who are still talking about it. It's easy to make and well-worth the effort.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by dudekdp
So yummy...cut small slices because it's rich.
Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2009 by Lgtbrnsugr
I made this cake and it was such a big hit, I have had to make it several times over for friends. This is the best chocolate cake I have had, it is so moist and good that beware it WILL get you into trouble. My boss says this is the best chocolate cake she has ever tasted as well. Thanks for sharing
Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2009 by just2good
I made this cake the other night. Takes a little time but the results are fabulous! The finished product taste kinda like a fudge brownie! Yummy!
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2009 by cruisejunkie
Delicious and very moist cake. I usually don't risk trying out a new recipe for company, but since it won a contest over 59 other cakes, I made it and took it to a party and everyone loved it!
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2009 by adh
Outstanding! I made this cake for my husband's birthday and it was a huge hit. We love very nice restaurants and this reminded us of a dessert there. Just add a dallop of real whipped cream and you have an elegant dessert. Cut the pieces thin because it is rich. This is a new family favorite. Deena
Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2009 by carolynstowers
This is the best Chocolate Cake I've ever tasted. Making another one to send to my Son's house for Easter dinner. Thank you Sandy.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2008 by jacky1234
very good cake
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