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I unfortunately didn't get to make the custard topping, because I didn't have all the ingredients, so I just did a powder sugar frosting and it was still really good. I will definitely be making this again and will update when I make it with the custard sauce!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ruthrod"},"reviewBody":"This is close to a 70yr old recipe I got from my mother, I KNOW it is exceptional.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CatMurphy"},"reviewBody":"I thought this cake was dry and it needed more flavor, as in more spices and\/or more cocoa. The custard sauce didn't seem to go with the cake.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"adelinasaquatics1"},"reviewBody":"OMG... one of the best I have tasted. Thank you","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-06-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"toolbarsco"},"reviewBody":"We really enjoyed this cake. Did not make the custard sauce but served with whipped cream. Yummy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Bakerj"},"reviewBody":"I have made this recipe twice. We liked it. I haven't made the custard sauce yet, I used cool-whip topping. Also I changed from almonds (which got \"soggy\" during baking) to walnuts. I liked the change.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"keverwann"},"reviewBody":"I didn't have sliced almonds, so I chopped some whole ones. I also cut my own chocolate into chip-sized pieces.We thought the cake was okay. I will make zucchini bread next time I have zucchini; this will not be my \"turn to\" recipe.I made a 1\/3rd recipe of the sauce and I'm glad I did because we didn't like it. It might have been the almond extract; maybe it would be better with vanilla. It might have been the custard aspect of it; maybe it was too eggy. Either way, we didn't like it on the cake or separate; hot, warm, or cold. Sorry. I'm going to make cream cheese frosting for the rest of the cake.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"aho"},"reviewBody":"This cake is so chocolate good, moist and easy to make. I twisted it up and added toasted coconut to the top. I would make this again. So good. Thumbs up. Taste Recipes volunteer Field Editor. Diane A","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Ree57"},"reviewBody":"This is a good cake, I only gave it four stars because I thought the cinnamon was a bit to much for my taste.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AnneViolaP.S."},"reviewBody":"Delicious...nice and moist.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"papotts"},"reviewBody":"The cake was dry and bland. The custard sauce did not go with the cake. Threw out most of the cake along with the recipe. Used the custard and other ingredients to make popsicles.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammycookblogsbooks"},"reviewBody":"This is a good tasting cake. My mother-in-law was the one to tell me how good this recipe is so I made it for my family. I really like the chocolate chips in it but I Ieft out the almonds. I made the custard sauce but no one seemed to care for it so I won't make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bracelet"},"reviewBody":"after refrigerating leftover sauce-can it be warmed again?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gld2bmom"},"reviewBody":"My family loved this moist, spice-cake like Bundt cake. I will definitely make this cake again, especially because it contains \"hidden veggies\"!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"efwynne"},"reviewBody":"I've been looking for recipes using zucchini since my garden was overflowing with it!! And this recipe was great!! Even my picky son loved it! The cake was moist and with the added spices you really couldn't taste the zucchini. The only change I made was I didn't put the custard on it. I made my own frosting using confectionery sugar. I've made it twice already and plan to make it again for my company.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tsuop"},"reviewBody":"I can't wait to try this, I make a similar cake in a 9 x 13 with the choc. chips on top. This is an \"upgrade\" with the fluted pan and sauce. Caution be sure to bake at 325* or it will be dry. I'm giving it 5 stars because it's so close to my recipe. My grandson , who dosen't \"like veggies\" loves this cake.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-09-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SueRoessler"},"reviewBody":"Very good! I doubled the amount of cocoa to 1\/2 cup to make it more chocolaty. We like to heat up the cake with the sauce on it in the microwave. Yum!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Shoby"},"reviewBody":"NOT a good cake. Very dense, as cakes from scratch often are. However, it has so little flavor, you can't even tell it's chocolate. My kids said \" I thought you said it was chocolate\". That about sums it up, except for the sauce, this also had so little flavor, had to add vanilla, which end help a bit, but the other reviews are right, it really does not go with the cake at all.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"stayathomemom0105"},"reviewBody":"The cake and sauce was good while it was warm. I thought the cake was good. Next time I wont put the sauce over the whole cake, just as it is cut and served.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Nana6367"},"reviewBody":"This cake is extremely good. Instead of putting the sauce over the whole cake I put it on as I served it. The sauce seems to break down by the next day so the second time I made it I made the sauce a little thicker. Worked much better. Everyone loved it. My chocolate loving family loved it especially.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-08-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MarlaK"},"reviewBody":"I made this cake tonight and it was delicious! I read all the reviews first and tried to compensate where I though was needed based on what they said. I read there was a potential lack of flavor and not a strong chocolate taste so I scantly doubled the cocoa, 3-4X the cinnamon, doubled the vanilla, decreased the oil to a couple of TBS, and increased the butter to 1 1\/2 cups. I kept the sauce the same except slightly increased the almond extract. My changes may sound extreme but it really was a remarkable cake. My in-laws, husband and even all the kids (youngest is 6) loved it. I, too, thickened my sauce a bit more and put it over individual pieces. Serving this one warm is the way to go. A definite keeper.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-09-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"VictoriaElaine"},"reviewBody":"After reading the reviews, I doubled the baking cocoa to 1\/2 cup and left out the cloves. I also added extra chocolate chips. My experience with these types of cakes is that the canola oil can make them greasy, so I used 1\/2 cup butter and 1\/4 cup canola oil. I was very happy with the results - the cake turned out very chocolately and moist. i did not make the custard sauce.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-09-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pattiejean"},"reviewBody":"This cake is light, chocolatey, moist, and delicious! I made the recipe as written. I found it took longer than 2 minutes for the custard sauce to reach desired thickness. The sauce really added a special decadence to a truly great cake!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jill B","givenName":"Jill","familyName":"B"},"reviewBody":"I have made this recipe numerous times and it is wonderful! Sometimes I don't use the nuts and sometimes I make it into a chocolate layer cake. The little bit of spice is just right behind the chocolate.","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":"21527","romance_copy_dek":"The minute I can get my hands on zucchini, I start making this light and luscious cake. 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After reading the reviews, I doubled the baking cocoa to 1\/2 cup and left out the cloves. I also added extra chocolate chips. My experience with these types of cakes is that the canola oil can make them greasy, so I used 1\/2 cup butter and 1\/4 cup canola oil. I was very happy with the results - the cake turned out very chocolately and moist. i did not make the custard sauce.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"09\/26\/2015 15:58","GUID":"105DBE1124CF4B0DAAE11E862FBFF790","MemberId":3422096,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"VictoriaElaine","SubmittedDate":"09\/26\/2015 15:58"},{"Comment":"
I made this cake tonight and it was delicious! I read all the reviews first and tried to compensate where I though was needed based on what they said. I read there was a potential lack of flavor and not a strong chocolate taste so I scantly doubled the cocoa, 3-4X the cinnamon, doubled the vanilla, decreased the oil to a couple of TBS, and increased the butter to 1 1\/2 cups. I kept the sauce the same except slightly increased the almond extract. My changes may sound extreme but it really was a remarkable cake. My in-laws, husband and even all the kids (youngest is 6) loved it. I, too, thickened my sauce a bit more and put it over individual pieces. Serving this one warm is the way to go. A definite keeper.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"08\/23\/2015 02:22","GUID":"72D9D17EADE14B869CB7DFE1DA2B739F","MemberId":566575,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MarlaK","SubmittedDate":"08\/23\/2015 02:20"},{"Comment":"
This cake is extremely good. Instead of putting the sauce over the whole cake I put it on as I served it. The sauce seems to break down by the next day so the second time I made it I made the sauce a little thicker. Worked much better. Everyone loved it. My chocolate loving family loved it especially.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"08\/09\/2014 12:24","GUID":"A0B48775CD784F6CABB508562A5DC782","MemberId":3259305,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Nana6367","SubmittedDate":"08\/09\/2014 12:24"},{"Comment":"
The cake and sauce was good while it was warm. I thought the cake was good. Next time I wont put the sauce over the whole cake, just as it is cut and served.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"08\/06\/2014 19:17","GUID":"65945eefa69d46178183fa0578f7facb","MemberId":7889986,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"stayathomemom0105","SubmittedDate":"08\/06\/2014 19:17"},{"Comment":"
NOT a good cake. Very dense, as cakes from scratch often are. However, it has so little flavor, you can't even tell it's chocolate. My kids said " I thought you said it was chocolate". That about sums it up, except for the sauce, this also had so little flavor, had to add vanilla, which end help a bit, but the other reviews are right, it really does not go with the cake at all.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"08\/06\/2014 07:42","GUID":"999bf6b789df41f99d834623bee45681","MemberId":7793944,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"Shoby","SubmittedDate":"08\/06\/2014 07:42"},{"Comment":"
This is close to a 70yr old recipe I got from my mother, I KNOW it is exceptional.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"07\/28\/2014 14:44","GUID":"d1dfe1b574b74c918651011200b6f963","MemberId":7651457,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ruthrod","SubmittedDate":"07\/28\/2014 14:44"},{"Comment":"
I can't wait to try this, I make a similar cake in a 9 x 13 with the choc. chips on top. This is an "upgrade" with the fluted pan and sauce. Caution be sure to bake at 325* or it will be dry. I'm giving it 5 stars because it's so close to my recipe. My grandson , who dosen't "like veggies" loves this cake.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"07\/28\/2014 08:34","GUID":"c1b73881755b427fba1ce6a84251fc53","MemberId":6274346,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tsuop","SubmittedDate":"07\/28\/2014 08:34"},{"Comment":"
The cake was dry and bland. The custard sauce did not go with the cake. Threw out most of the cake along with the recipe. Used the custard and other ingredients to make popsicles.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"07\/15\/2014 19:47","GUID":"15fc7dd248924d1e9a83ce28a7b14ad8","MemberId":7358803,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"papotts","SubmittedDate":"07\/15\/2014 19:46"},{"Comment":"
We really enjoyed this cake. Did not make the custard sauce but served with whipped cream. Yummy.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"06\/05\/2014 01:31","GUID":"6b5485bbf17948f3acb0874542c1db82","MemberId":6725667,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"toolbarsco","SubmittedDate":"06\/05\/2014 01:30"},{"Comment":"
I thought this cake was dry and it needed more flavor, as in more spices and\/or more cocoa. The custard sauce didn't seem to go with the cake.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"","GUID":"110b176dc0744615bb8c3d7bb6981a0f","MemberId":7117971,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"CatMurphy","SubmittedDate":"10\/14\/2013 17:28"},{"Comment":"
This is a good tasting cake. My mother-in-law was the one to tell me how good this recipe is so I made it for my family. I really like the chocolate chips in it but I Ieft out the almonds. I made the custard sauce but no one seemed to care for it so I won't make it again.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"","GUID":"113109b553a145228c4b1b92ab56eb91","MemberId":7112115,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tammycookblogsbooks","SubmittedDate":"09\/29\/2013 21:35"},{"Comment":"
I've been looking for recipes using zucchini since my garden was overflowing with it!! And this recipe was great!! Even my picky son loved it! The cake was moist and with the added spices you really couldn't taste the zucchini. The only change I made was I didn't put the custard on it. I made my own frosting using confectionery sugar. I've made it twice already and plan to make it again for my company.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"","GUID":"b75963ac47134ef395fd6eacd653c71b","MemberId":4092460,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"efwynne","SubmittedDate":"09\/29\/2013 20:14"},{"Comment":"
Delicious...nice and moist.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"09\/09\/2013 19:42","GUID":"c5784ed7deb8425a8818457d4743b04d","MemberId":3517238,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"AnneViolaP.S.","SubmittedDate":"09\/09\/2013 19:42"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"09\/07\/2013 19:40","GUID":"a3af668487924fef9b998a0619d71236","MemberId":6061564,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"mkaskela","SubmittedDate":"09\/07\/2013 19:40"},{"Comment":"
This is a good cake, I only gave it four stars because I thought the cinnamon was a bit to much for my taste.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"09\/01\/2013 13:51","GUID":"c2004fa0bf9444bbb8583ea0d442a7b4","MemberId":7146367,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Ree57","SubmittedDate":"09\/01\/2013 13:51"},{"Comment":"
This cake is so chocolate good, moist and easy to make. I twisted it up and added toasted coconut to the top. I would make this again. So good. Thumbs up. Taste Recipes volunteer Field Editor. Diane A<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"09\/01\/2013 11:29","GUID":"dc2c663b052f4daa8c63476f891b51a2","MemberId":3033206,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"aho","SubmittedDate":"09\/01\/2013 11:29"},{"Comment":"
I didn't have sliced almonds, so I chopped some whole ones. I also cut my own chocolate into chip-sized pieces.<\/p>
We thought the cake was okay. I will make zucchini bread next time I have zucchini; this will not be my "turn to" recipe.<\/p>
I made a 1\/3rd recipe of the sauce and I'm glad I did because we didn't like it. It might have been the almond extract; maybe it would be better with vanilla. It might have been the custard aspect of it; maybe it was too eggy. Either way, we didn't like it on the cake or separate; hot, warm, or cold. Sorry. I'm going to make cream cheese frosting for the rest of the cake.<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"08\/25\/2013 00:35","GUID":"a3796589752e49c6a1eb880850019c1e","MemberId":1807985,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"keverwann","SubmittedDate":"08\/25\/2013 00:35"},{"Comment":"
I have made this recipe twice. We liked it. I haven't made the custard sauce yet, I used cool-whip topping. Also I changed from almonds (which got "soggy" during baking) to walnuts. I liked the change.<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"08\/23\/2013 10:58","GUID":"fa047bb1a2e44595a0be18ab95065ac0","MemberId":4200567,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Bakerj","SubmittedDate":"08\/23\/2013 10:58"},{"Comment":"
OMG... one of the best I have tasted. Thank you<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"08\/22\/2013 23:46","GUID":"1eab430c28094e5bafd1702f2d78ac93","MemberId":7379299,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"adelinasaquatics1","SubmittedDate":"08\/22\/2013 23:46"},{"Comment":"
My family loved this moist, spice-cake like Bundt cake. I will definitely make this cake again, especially because it contains "hidden veggies"!<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"08\/16\/2013 20:31","GUID":"3038d060726e4d74b8aa6b63c86b1307","MemberId":7191733,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"gld2bmom","SubmittedDate":"08\/16\/2013 20:31"},{"Comment":"
Very good! I doubled the amount of cocoa to 1\/2 cup to make it more chocolaty. We like to heat up the cake with the sauce on it in the microwave. Yum!<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"09\/25\/2012 17:28","GUID":"44756FA83974449A8F6110307C40A3D6","MemberId":260638,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"SueRoessler","SubmittedDate":"09\/25\/2012 17:28"},{"Comment":"
after refrigerating leftover sauce-can it be warmed again?<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"08\/22\/2012 11:02","GUID":"67b24129e6804c85867708a563329295","MemberId":1930374,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"bracelet","SubmittedDate":"08\/22\/2012 11:02"},{"Comment":"
I have made this recipe numerous times and it is wonderful! Sometimes I don't use the nuts and sometimes I make it into a chocolate layer cake. The little bit of spice is just right behind the chocolate.<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"09\/26\/2011 14:28","GUID":"9c6a7c032d2542fdb8994c244b93dd26","MemberId":2796732,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jill B","SubmittedDate":"09\/26\/2011 14:28"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"08\/18\/2011 15:21","GUID":"773aceaad21842309e6526e4220a62bb","MemberId":5448374,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sweatergirl","SubmittedDate":"08\/18\/2011 15:21"}]},"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":44040,"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":3009,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/"},{"term_id":311398,"name":"Birthday Cakes","slug":"birthday-cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311333,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"We're bringing you the best birthday cake recipes, baking tips and decorating advice you could wish for. With easy guides to classic cakes like chocolate and vanilla to zany cupcake ideas the kids will adore, you'll make this trip around the sun the greatest one yet.","parent":311389,"count":674,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/birthday-cakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Custard Sauce"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n