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I didnt add the chocolate chunks and it still turned out WONDERFUL. The cake was super super moist and the icing was not to sweet. LOVED IT<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"02\/02\/2012 19:53","GUID":"d5ac52e8b84a489ba223b21afc084403","MemberId":4959883,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"gingerriss","SubmittedDate":"02\/02\/2012 19:53"},{"Comment":"
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I love this cake. Easy to make and it tastes amazing!!! Just need small slices though because it is so rich.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"02\/09\/2011 19:31","GUID":"cd3ec92f3f4b40a49597483ce0eba537","MemberId":5468250,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jenaz","SubmittedDate":"02\/09\/2011 19:31"},{"Comment":"
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