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It was awesome!!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"07\/23\/2014 15:16","GUID":"921a6607e62e4b3a9c1cca7b053a98da","MemberId":7901683,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Funlilgirl","SubmittedDate":"07\/23\/2014 15:16"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"05\/05\/2013 13:25","GUID":"2c62089ac0ae47cc9c447b6938f4ea6a","MemberId":2448381,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kjk33","SubmittedDate":"05\/05\/2013 13:25"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"05\/04\/2013 23:55","GUID":"f21c4cbfbc3d4498a3de249d0825f98c","MemberId":4441258,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"LibbiPeach@cox.net","SubmittedDate":"05\/04\/2013 23:55"},{"Comment":"
This is much better than the original that used the powdered whipped topping mix. The thawed topping makes it fluffier, I actually used the "creamy" version. It was slightly softer, but looked exactly like the photo. No walnuts for us : )<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"04\/02\/2013 13:52","GUID":"507849648c1b47b09c584e36e8cbb538","MemberId":7209705,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Ally_Pramen","SubmittedDate":"04\/02\/2013 13:52"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"03\/29\/2013 08:18","GUID":"197f542b846c425a9b35e98bb625f85e","MemberId":5714932,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"ejsoukup","SubmittedDate":"03\/29\/2013 08:18"},{"Comment":"
Excellent; lighter, fresher, more flavorful than the recipe I have had for 30+ years that uses four eggs, club soda, and no nuts<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"01\/25\/2013 09:07","GUID":"c4d232a9f32c40cabb871de76400c6d4","MemberId":7104410,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"CCCate","SubmittedDate":"01\/25\/2013 09:07"},{"Comment":"
Love this easy recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"05\/05\/2012 18:02","GUID":"43114eb95f63488ea91c3cf1c739aff2","MemberId":3133770,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Teresa1971","SubmittedDate":"05\/05\/2012 18:02"},{"Comment":"
I don't t think it's fair for me to give this cake a rating because everyone else here seems to have love it, and I didn't. The cake baked up nicely, but it's way too sweet - and I have a huge sweet-tooth, but this had too much sugar. I'm also disappointed at how the cake took on a walnut flavor and the pistachio flavor just disappeared. And, why were walnuts listed? Why wasn't chopped pistachios called for? I would not make this cake again; it won't make my recipe box, as there are other recipes more worthy to try out.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"07\/05\/2011 17:15","GUID":"71d30c9f83c24bc4be4e6d3eba191d0c","MemberId":5009498,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"sherry_vinigrette","SubmittedDate":"07\/05\/2011 17:14"},{"Comment":"
This recipe is a homerun! I made it for work and everyone raved about how moist it was. The icing was spot on! I would definitely make this recipe again.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"04\/21\/2011 21:54","GUID":"185e5c393d4c4b69a3b212a929843ef8","MemberId":5945334,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"cooks4u2","SubmittedDate":"04\/21\/2011 21:54"},{"Comment":"
I remember this recipe as a child and just discovered it again. I don't use the walnuts either as the nut flavoring from the pudding is enough. I also make it as a layered cake for a change<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"02\/21\/2011 09:44","GUID":"80432747ce364df9a00c486d6865afdf","MemberId":3842263,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"witkowski","SubmittedDate":"02\/21\/2011 09:44"},{"Comment":"
This cake is so moist and delicious! And the frosting is just great! The one change I made in the recipe is I eliminated the walnuts (my family doesn't like them) and used chopped pistachios instead.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"02\/08\/2011 18:57","GUID":"DF0BC1AE156445149E084BA166BCF57E","MemberId":1237610,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tracidhaley","SubmittedDate":"02\/08\/2011 18:57"},{"Comment":"
This is a huge hit every time I make it even with those who don't like pistachio's or people like my husband who don't like frosting they love this.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"10\/24\/2010 08:44","GUID":"ad8447be2f0240e4ab8fbf44f344216a","MemberId":5517629,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"pinkiepie","SubmittedDate":"10\/24\/2010 08:44"},{"Comment":"
I can't believe how good this cake is! I am the person who brings all the cakes and pies to family gatherings and this cake is my biggest hit yet. I'm always being asked to make it. A delicious cake. I will be making 2 today to give to people. Definitely 5 stars!<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"12\/21\/2009 10:08","GUID":"6c9d8838ad424895aad79c5cb721da61","MemberId":3712073,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lauritex","SubmittedDate":"12\/21\/2009 10:08"},{"Comment":"
THis was really good. I made it for the family, but it made alot so will make for work next time. Thanx.<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"03\/12\/2009 15:27","GUID":"fc94acd37c5a488a802b91681efcf1ff","MemberId":3350271,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"hollyez","SubmittedDate":"03\/12\/2009 15:28"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"06\/11\/2008 08:35","GUID":"5e8d74d60803457d8415f04da42a3f89","MemberId":3156297,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"msjones914","SubmittedDate":"06\/11\/2008 08:35"},{"Comment":"
I'd forgotten about this recipe! It was a huge favorite at our house, first when I was a teen at home, then when I served it to my family as a parent myself.<\/p>
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