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I no longer keep them in the same cabinet ??","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-10-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanButton"},"reviewBody":"Love, love this torte. But every time I make it he praline topping sticks to the pan. Does anyone have a suggestion? Would it work to put a parchment circle in the pan first?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleLamp"},"reviewBody":"OUT OF THIS WORLD GOOD!!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCactus"},"reviewBody":"Several of my guests said this is the best cake recipe they have ever tried. It is very moist and the praline adds such a nice flavor. I did find it hard to get the cake out of the pans (some of the praline stuck even though I greased the pans well with crisco) but I just used a spatula to scrape the bits and placed them back on the cake. I also toasted the additional pecans. This is definitely a keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-10-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveApple"},"reviewBody":"I took this to a meeting last night and it was an instant hit! This decadent torte is absolutely delicious. Be sure to line your pans with parchment paper and the cakes will fall out easily. Another tip is to get all ingredients out and measured before beginning and it will go quickly. I highly recommend this delicious recipe.Volunteer Field Editor","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveLobster"},"reviewBody":"I've been making this cake for Thanksgiving the past few years. It's moist and delicious, we prefer it to pumpkin pie. I like the topping a little sweeter, so I add a little more sugar.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-09-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCupcake"},"reviewBody":"So delicious! Tasted like the most moist pumpkin muffin you ever tasted. My mother made this for a family members birthday and I will try to make it myself for the upcoming holidays. People that didn't even like cake, loved this. A pinch of cinnamon was added as well as frosting the entire cake, opposed how it's shown in the picture. Five stars.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenFish"},"reviewBody":"To the reviewers that had issues with the topping sticking in the pans. I ALWAYS use parchment paper when I bake any layer cakes. Especially these types. End of problem.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleTag"},"reviewBody":"This is delicious, I have made it several times, sometimes I half the recipe and bake it in a 8x8. Even though I half the cake recipe, I don't half the topping.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePalmtree"},"reviewBody":"I made this for Thanksgiving. My guests saw it and we ate it BEFORE dinner! They loved it!I do not care for pumpkin anything personally but this was exceptional.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-02-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedDog"},"reviewBody":"This is my second review as I wanted to say this recipe is wonderful as gluten free. I switched to gluten free all purpose flour and added 2 extra beatened egg whites. I choose the egg whites instead of xanthum powder or gar gum because it's more natural and had excellent results as far as moistness and crumb.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleTree"},"reviewBody":"Always get asked for the recipie its a tried and true winner.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedToast"},"reviewBody":"This is literally my favorite cake of all time. I've made this time and again and other pumpkin cake recipes don't compare.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldRing"},"reviewBody":"This cake makes a beautiful presentation on your holiday table. and is a welcome change from pumpkin pie. Very moist dense cake. Everyone has loved this cake everytime I make it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCorn"},"reviewBody":"Been making this cake since it came out in Taste Recipes magazine. Thought I would skip it this year since visiting one of my daughters out of state, but she thinks differently. It's a must to make, her fave! Plus everybody elses. It's one of those recipes that will always be in our family. A big thank you to the originator!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCarrot"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! One of my favourite cakes!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleDucky"},"reviewBody":"This cake is absoutely amazing! We have made it several times for family gatherings.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenGlasses"},"reviewBody":"Best pumpkin cake I've ever made or had. If some of your praline layer sticks to the pans, put the pans back in the still warm oven one at a time for a couple minutes and it will soften up again and you can easily scrape it back onto the cake.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePuzzle"},"reviewBody":"I make this cake in a sheet pan. It is moist, very flavorful, and everyone loves it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-05-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCloud"},"reviewBody":"Great cake after i put out the fire in my oven.Will make again with baking sheet under it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBox"},"reviewBody":"Very good. I cut the recipe in half to try as only two of us and worked well. I might try adding thinly sliced apples just for a variation especially since apples in abundance. Definitely a recipe worth making again and again and the parchment is a must. Thanks Esther for sharing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueClover"},"reviewBody":"Amazing, very moist and flavorful. Fairly easy to make too!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveRing"},"reviewBody":"Though pumpkin is neither my, nor my husbands\u2019 favorite flavor, we do like it and wanted to have a desert made with pumpkin for Thanksgiving this year. Since he likes cake and I like pie, this very moist torte was the perfect blend to satisfy us. It is delicious and we both love it! It is nice looking and versatile enough for company also. Just so you know, I made no modifications and it doesn\u2019t need any. I\u2019ll definitely make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCherries"},"reviewBody":"hard to get out of pans","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"13117","romance_copy_dek":"Homemade pralines, big poufs of whipped cream and spiced cake make this torte \r\ndecadent to the last bite. 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I cut the recipe in half to try as only two of us and worked well. I might try adding thinly sliced apples just for a variation especially since apples in abundance. Definitely a recipe worth making again and again and the parchment is a must. Thanks Esther for sharing.","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"09\/12\/2020 20:18","GUID":"c19775f75d89448ab06bb520b6751966","MemberId":2316766,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Kathy","SubmittedDate":"09\/12\/2020 20:18"},{"Comment":"This is my second review as I wanted to say this recipe is wonderful as gluten free. I switched to gluten free all purpose flour and added 2 extra beatened egg whites. I choose the egg whites instead of xanthum powder or gar gum because it's more natural and had excellent results as far as moistness and crumb.","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"02\/11\/2019 02:13","GUID":"FA16F7236BE84F6990C93523655C44E8","MemberId":271602,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MissKarla","SubmittedDate":"02\/11\/2019 02:13"},{"Comment":"
I took this to a meeting last night and it was an instant hit! This decadent torte is absolutely delicious. Be sure to line your pans with parchment paper and the cakes will fall out easily. Another tip is to get all ingredients out and measured before beginning and it will go quickly. I highly recommend this delicious recipe.<\/p>
Volunteer Field Editor<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"10\/11\/2017 08:17","GUID":"F05779EA64F169F8FF62793BB72979ED","MemberId":31788,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MarineMom_texas","SubmittedDate":"10\/11\/2017 08:17"},{"Comment":"
Made this last week. Think it might have tasted better if I had added vanilla instead of Worcestershire sauce. I no longer keep them in the same cabinet ??<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"08\/14\/2017 22:15","GUID":"d031e6300ee24560b6951d7f9bd5aa0d","MemberId":9234592,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Fran","SubmittedDate":"08\/14\/2017 22:15"},{"Comment":"
To the reviewers that had issues with the topping sticking in the pans. I ALWAYS use parchment paper when I bake any layer cakes. Especially these types. End of problem.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"12\/13\/2016 08:37","GUID":"58ab8afb91154c278a2f32b29bd9a6d2","MemberId":1467409,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"peches4","SubmittedDate":"12\/13\/2016 08:37"},{"Comment":"
This recipe has a lot of ingredients but was actually quick to whip up, you will not be disappointed. This recipe caught my eye because of the presentation and the great reviews, so glad I made it, praline gives just enough sweetness and the whipped topping was light and tasty. I made it for my coworker birthday and she loved it as the rest of the team did too. I will be making it again for Christmas.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"12\/03\/2016 08:02","GUID":"850c4ad4446642c793fa22d813ac9361","MemberId":5566614,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sants","SubmittedDate":"12\/03\/2016 08:02"},{"Comment":"
Best pumpkin cake I've ever made or had. If some of your praline layer sticks to the pans, put the pans back in the still warm oven one at a time for a couple minutes and it will soften up again and you can easily scrape it back onto the cake.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"11\/23\/2016 12:58","GUID":"58001d554f8a46bf85c6af762351d118","MemberId":8974096,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Gloria","SubmittedDate":"11\/23\/2016 12:58"},{"Comment":"
Love, love this torte. But every time I make it he praline topping sticks to the pan. Does anyone have a suggestion? Would it work to put a parchment circle in the pan first?<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"10\/08\/2016 14:38","GUID":"56957ddc93534c6ca1411dda3214c196","MemberId":8950225,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"robalejr","SubmittedDate":"10\/08\/2016 14:38"},{"Comment":"
Always get asked for the recipie its a tried and true winner.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"01\/17\/2015 17:34","GUID":"115b632f76984edc8e52756a6f8f3490","MemberId":2631574,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mamarecklin2","SubmittedDate":"01\/17\/2015 17:34"},{"Comment":"
This cake makes a beautiful presentation on your holiday table. and is a welcome change from pumpkin pie. Very moist dense cake. Everyone has loved this cake everytime I make it.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"","GUID":"2a51006e4780437da9f5eb09e33eb16c","MemberId":6989823,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Amy","SubmittedDate":"12\/06\/2013 13:01"},{"Comment":"
I made this for Thanksgiving. My guests saw it and we ate it BEFORE dinner! They loved it!<\/p>
I do not care for pumpkin anything personally but this was exceptional.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"","GUID":"5bfd3c08a97c4de38149ae552ed8c64e","MemberId":5238521,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"emsijo","SubmittedDate":"11\/29\/2013 21:08"},{"Comment":"
Several of my guests said this is the best cake recipe they have ever tried. It is very moist and the praline adds such a nice flavor. I did find it hard to get the cake out of the pans (some of the praline stuck even though I greased the pans well with crisco) but I just used a spatula to scrape the bits and placed them back on the cake. I also toasted the additional pecans. This is definitely a keeper!<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"","GUID":"f77bcd24a69d417497d2b258d12c7587","MemberId":5553422,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"foodiemomma","SubmittedDate":"11\/11\/2013 15:19"},{"Comment":"
This is literally my favorite cake of all time. I've made this time and again and other pumpkin cake recipes don't compare.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"","GUID":"1de529e4ddbe4ea1b3cdf3869e109d19","MemberId":7471379,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"slalom5","SubmittedDate":"11\/04\/2013 16:17"},{"Comment":"
This cake is absoutely amazing! We have made it several times for family gatherings.<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"","GUID":"f3a0d3fbe1fc4b6d9e587eb987009e0c","MemberId":7437069,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Rohrer05","SubmittedDate":"10\/10\/2013 21:57"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"02\/26\/2013 10:40","GUID":"60cd1ab17f4a4787bd5cecb58f021a40","MemberId":7152209,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tandyanne","SubmittedDate":"02\/26\/2013 10:40"},{"Comment":"
Been making this cake since it came out in Taste Recipes magazine. Thought I would skip it this year since visiting one of my daughters out of state, but she thinks differently. It's a must to make, her fave! Plus everybody elses. It's one of those recipes that will always be in our family. A big thank you to the originator!<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"12\/18\/2012 12:51","GUID":"a2319d9bf4bd415e92604340d71f38cb","MemberId":2863920,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"donnasgulfcoastin","SubmittedDate":"12\/18\/2012 12:50"},{"Comment":"
OUT OF THIS WORLD GOOD!!!!!<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"11\/13\/2012 09:20","GUID":"fbe966cb77fa40b4b01c59f5de2cc5e8","MemberId":6112572,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rfiesty","SubmittedDate":"11\/13\/2012 09:20"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"09\/24\/2012 09:25","GUID":"cd1d87324a624d958ee5a11f514cf311","MemberId":1749407,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"griglion","SubmittedDate":"09\/24\/2012 09:25"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"09\/15\/2012 19:21","GUID":"5215714493d94de4ac18f95007477de0","MemberId":1450535,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"wendrya","SubmittedDate":"09\/15\/2012 19:21"},{"Comment":"
hard to get out of pans<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"01\/23\/2012 12:22","GUID":"d51dac81032946d69b310b213784bf3c","MemberId":5518250,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jvmilkmaid","SubmittedDate":"01\/23\/2012 12:22"},{"Comment":"
Amazing, very moist and flavorful. Fairly easy to make too!<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"10\/21\/2011 11:42","GUID":"4b2556ef696c4694b7f867b93223028a","MemberId":3183986,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JADunn","SubmittedDate":"10\/21\/2011 11:42"},{"Comment":"
I make this cake in a sheet pan. It is moist, very flavorful, and everyone loves it.<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"08\/07\/2011 20:15","GUID":"3a874f486a5142bda7a40769160c3a64","MemberId":5343689,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dfwwlynda","SubmittedDate":"08\/07\/2011 20:15"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"07\/15\/2011 07:35","GUID":"1e48ee2fcd0546c3a1acd9543bbd3536","MemberId":5887408,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sheGeek","SubmittedDate":"07\/15\/2011 07:35"},{"Comment":"
Great cake after i put out the fire in my oven.Will make again with baking sheet under it.<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"05\/19\/2011 14:58","GUID":"e8925596b5bb4601b423eab603d32d76","MemberId":4615191,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Sheri Lagnese","SubmittedDate":"05\/19\/2011 14:58"},{"Comment":"
Wonderful Light makes a great presentation. Use it often for company<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"01\/10\/2011 11:10","GUID":"bca1af3cbc084e02a794285f94e14c3d","MemberId":5749820,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Pat knoll","SubmittedDate":"01\/10\/2011 11:10"},{"Comment":"
I've been making this cake for Thanksgiving the past few years. It's moist and delicious, we prefer it to pumpkin pie. I like the topping a little sweeter, so I add a little more sugar.<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"11\/24\/2010 18:40","GUID":"3aaf0b1dacd0401da2c93b239e0d497b","MemberId":3038381,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sllib1","SubmittedDate":"11\/24\/2010 18:40"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"09\/29\/2010 18:06","GUID":"efcbc453edc847cfbf2099afdcab5829","MemberId":5112860,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jessica2783","SubmittedDate":"09\/29\/2010 18:06"},{"Comment":"
So delicious! Tasted like the most moist pumpkin muffin you ever tasted. My mother made this for a family members birthday and I will try to make it myself for the upcoming holidays. People that didn't even like cake, loved this. A pinch of cinnamon was added as well as frosting the entire cake, opposed how it's shown in the picture. Five stars.<\/p>","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"09\/04\/2010 10:07","GUID":"3fef6cdd2c0d4027acd4147ca77beb7d","MemberId":5408984,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JPHUBS","SubmittedDate":"09\/04\/2010 10:07"},{"Comment":"
Delicious! One of my favourite cakes!<\/p>","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"11\/20\/2009 14:05","GUID":"96a598b99a6947ea9bdbb5860f0f03e5","MemberId":1027804,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Miss Tracey Lacey","SubmittedDate":"12\/28\/2009 21:58"},{"Comment":"
This is delicious, I have made it several times, sometimes I half the recipe and bake it in a 8x8. Even though I half the cake recipe, I don't half the topping.<\/p>","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"11\/20\/2009 14:55","GUID":"64753ce551ca4b8c905f7ceacd46799f","MemberId":4580162,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JoanieC.","SubmittedDate":"11\/29\/2009 13:13"},{"Comment":"
Though pumpkin is neither my, nor my husbands\u2019 favorite flavor, we do like it and wanted to have a desert made with pumpkin for Thanksgiving this year. Since he likes cake and I like pie, this very moist torte was the perfect blend to satisfy us. It is delicious and we both love it! It is nice looking and versatile enough for company also. Just so you know, I made no modifications and it doesn\u2019t need any. I\u2019ll definitely make it again.<\/p>","CommentId":32,"DateRated":"11\/27\/2009 20:38","GUID":"073816DFB10148F28A5E9B1D8F08AB5F","MemberId":1748917,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"laswd","SubmittedDate":"11\/27\/2009 20:38"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":33,"DateRated":"11\/05\/2009 17:49","GUID":"f51c6b9b7fed494db6dafb4c4018c283","MemberId":4560542,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"amanda0524","SubmittedDate":"11\/05\/2009 17:49"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":34,"DateRated":"10\/31\/2009 22:20","GUID":"e250d0f9468b420aa2312757006f5e15","MemberId":1921311,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rscuth","SubmittedDate":"10\/31\/2009 22:20"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":35,"DateRated":"11\/19\/2008 21:55","GUID":"5eb1d0b030714af6867aed424ac72a5d","MemberId":1729530,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Nikki","SubmittedDate":"11\/19\/2008 21:55"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":36,"DateRated":"01\/11\/2008 14:20","GUID":"423a8e99de894de089b49e8aaa7f6e53","MemberId":2747233,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MicklePickle","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2008 14:20"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":37,"DateRated":"11\/20\/2006 14:01","GUID":"a5273f65439f41b5a98ba531010edd8a","MemberId":1208916,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Christine Geraci","SubmittedDate":"11\/20\/2006 14:01"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"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":43663,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311389,"name":"Cakes","slug":"cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311324,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Taste Recipes's Test Kitchen is the headquarters for cake recipes. Our pros have all the techniques you need to whip up the perfect cake from scratch.","parent":310796,"count":2979,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/"},{"term_id":311426,"name":"Layer Cakes","slug":"layer-cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311361,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Round out your homey celebration with a decadent homemade layer cake recipe cooked up by home bakers like you.","parent":311389,"count":618,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/layer-cakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Praline Pumpkin Torte"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n