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I, too, questioned the cinnamon but after adding just a tsp at a time, I ended up adding it all. It's a large box of pudding, along with all the other flavors, so it holds up well. It's good.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"07\/14\/2013 17:22","GUID":"9BB98A57E14540EABC3559E3E89751D5","MemberId":3084463,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"angela32","SubmittedDate":"07\/14\/2013 17:22"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"05\/18\/2011 16:33","GUID":"a191f9c87c224bf6b46965151ee06cff","MemberId":5710681,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Tracy","SubmittedDate":"05\/18\/2011 16:33"},{"Comment":"
I have not tried this recipe yet but question the amount of cinnamon - 7 teaspoons? Has anyone tried it. It sounds great except for the spice amount.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"05\/06\/2010 12:58","GUID":"157C1D2079EF4E0D5CFF2B9CA3BBA6A6","MemberId":36857,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"cdella","SubmittedDate":"05\/06\/2010 12:58"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":50923,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43300,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":313147,"name":"Trifles","slug":"trifles","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":313082,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for trifle recipes? Find great tasting desserts for trifle recipes including chocolate trifles, strawberry trifles, and more trifle recipes and ideas.","parent":310796,"count":156,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/trifles\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Apple Spice Cake Trifle"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n