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I tried this due to the great reviews. Mine came out tasteless and I will not make again.I did not make the butter sauce. I just put some confectionary sugar on top.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"12\/09\/2015 08:13","GUID":"DD8F04AC8F2B4DF78173FC28B4C5D4DE","MemberId":4211076,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"manga","SubmittedDate":"12\/08\/2015 23:54"},{"Comment":"
Oh my goodness! Delicious! To make this dessert even easier, I just threw the cranberries in whole! Everyone loved it. From adults to kids...They can not get enough of it!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"","GUID":"3b46149603a4467088a02fc9206215fe","MemberId":7043692,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"havingfunwithmyfamily","SubmittedDate":"12\/31\/2013 08:21"},{"Comment":"
I brought this to a cranberry-themed party and everyone raved about how good it was. It was absolutely superb. Thank you for this recipe!!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"10\/21\/2012 07:42","GUID":"c573f6c5e94b4d8aa0757ce5cfb3a379","MemberId":6930847,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"vanesita99","SubmittedDate":"10\/21\/2012 07:42"},{"Comment":"
This cake is fantastic! I make it several times every winter, although I prefer to double the cake recipe and bake it in a bundt pan.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"12\/02\/2010 18:28","GUID":"aa905f0bb1c04e0a987c051cac654c93","MemberId":1993560,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"morninglory1125","SubmittedDate":"12\/02\/2010 18:28"},{"Comment":"
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