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It was easy to make, and I will make it again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueHammer"},"reviewBody":"Overall I liked the cake and I will make it again. But next time, I will make it with cake flour. I didn't have a 6 inch round cake pan. So I doubled the recipe for my 9 inch round cake pan and that was way too much batter for a 9 inch round cake pan. I thought the cake was good; but my daughter thought it had a baking soda taste to it. But I really liked the frosting. I am at altitude (5,280 feet) so I let the sugar, butter, and cream boil for 3 minutes. This worked OK as it made the frosting set up but not get too hard. Next time I will boil it for 2 and 1\/2 minutes to see if the frosting has a slightly softer texture.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanGlasses"},"reviewBody":"I baked this in a small casserole dish. It rose beautifully, was moist and very flavourfull. I will try cupcakes another time. I am unsure why the recipe specified a 6 inch round pan....I believe my 9 inch round layer cake pan would have been alright. I will bake this again. Oh I did not have marshmallows so ended up adding a little icing sugar instead and was good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenLeaf"},"reviewBody":"It was a lovely cake! Most of you need to brush up on your math skills! To make in an 8 or 9\" pan, you need to double the recipe, for the same approx. height. For a 9X13 you need to quadruple the amount. It's all about the volume of your pans!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanFlame"},"reviewBody":"cake is great! Without adding applesauce and using ingredients the recipe does not call for. I've come to the conclusion that I would be hesitant to submit a recipe . There's not much point if everyone changes the ingredients . If it doesn't sound like something you would like...don't make it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBox"},"reviewBody":"Perfect for a chocoholic and the perfect size for two.Thankyou!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCocktail"},"reviewBody":"This cake was yummy! I love that it is on the smaller side, too! I could have eaten the icing all by itself!! Thanks for the recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveRadio"},"reviewBody":"Since I cook mainly for 2 I appreciate this small cake. It is delicious. I let the icing cool a bit so it would not be so runny and it worked beautifully and tastes like fudge.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-01-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanTooth"},"reviewBody":"We loved this not overly sweet, perfectly sized cake! It was great with a little scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveScissors"},"reviewBody":"It's only a cake and a very de-lish one at that. Perfect directions thank you!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePopcorn"},"reviewBody":"Did anyone have a problem with the frosting? After being refrigerated for 30 min. the frosting was still pourable, not spreadable, tasted good though.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCoffee"},"reviewBody":"I made cupcakes - it makes about 1 dozen. They are fantastic! What an easy recipe....I'm thinking the next time I make it, I'm going to add a little bit of instant coffee mixed with the boiling water.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBox"},"reviewBody":"I'm giving this 5 stars because the goof was on my end, not the recipe's. First of all, the cake was crazy good and moist. I made tiny adjustments for high altitude (I'm at 4,000 ft). I poured the warm frosting on top of the cake, figuring that if I waited until it was too solid, it wouldn't soak into the cake. BUT, I totally goofed the frosting. I boiled for the 2 minute requirement (should have been more for high altitude...my goof), and then I scraped the sugary parts off of the pan, like I end up doing with fudge, and ruining the fudge in the process. So my frosting was kind of sugary, but the flavor was fantastic! I will scrape it off of the cake tomorrow, and try again. AND...I used my Mom's old heart shaped layer cake pan...the perfect size for this cake. I will make this again and again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBattery"},"reviewBody":"I liked this cake because there are just two of us and we have trouble eating a big cake and I don't like always freezing things. The cake was delicious and so was the frosting.Carolyn from Indiana","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenDog"},"reviewBody":"I will midify this recipe next time for 2 reasons: who the heck has a 6 inch cake pan? ( I don't and I have a good quatity of pans) and who can afford 500 calories in just I dessert or snack? Two slices made that way equal 1\/2 of most women's entire calorie allotment for the entire day. I don't think so. Halve the fat by subbing apple sauce for 1\/2 the fat, use 1 % milk instead of 2%, use a sugar substitute such as Splenda for at least 1\/2 the sugar. There's a reson \"old fashioned\" is in the recipe. 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Overall I liked the cake and I will make it again. But next time, I will make it with cake flour. I didn't have a 6 inch round cake pan. So I doubled the recipe for my 9 inch round cake pan and that was way too much batter for a 9 inch round cake pan. I thought the cake was good; but my daughter thought it had a baking soda taste to it. But I really liked the frosting. I am at altitude (5,280 feet) so I let the sugar, butter, and cream boil for 3 minutes. This worked OK as it made the frosting set up but not get too hard. Next time I will boil it for 2 and 1\/2 minutes to see if the frosting has a slightly softer texture.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"","GUID":"4790bf618fd2480bb556cc0800dd092b","MemberId":7588260,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"kami99","SubmittedDate":"03\/09\/2014 23:20"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"03\/13\/2013 17:58","GUID":"1230824745844a139ca8e9b22910558b","MemberId":5140822,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"JessGuinan","SubmittedDate":"03\/13\/2013 17:58"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"02\/27\/2013 20:02","GUID":"804f14ebdacb4f2689764e80cab8e042","MemberId":6984566,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"georgiagirl24","SubmittedDate":"02\/27\/2013 20:02"},{"Comment":"
I'm giving this 5 stars because the goof was on my end, not the recipe's. First of all, the cake was crazy good and moist. I made tiny adjustments for high altitude (I'm at 4,000 ft). I poured the warm frosting on top of the cake, figuring that if I waited until it was too solid, it wouldn't soak into the cake. BUT, I totally goofed the frosting. I boiled for the 2 minute requirement (should have been more for high altitude...my goof), and then I scraped the sugary parts off of the pan, like I end up doing with fudge, and ruining the fudge in the process. So my frosting was kind of sugary, but the flavor was fantastic! I will scrape it off of the cake tomorrow, and try again. AND...I used my Mom's old heart shaped layer cake pan...the perfect size for this cake. I will make this again and again.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"01\/26\/2013 20:24","GUID":"bb70e7f446754dba856e595c2c20fa6b","MemberId":1386846,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Summy","SubmittedDate":"01\/26\/2013 20:24"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"01\/26\/2013 16:36","GUID":"7e781fafa49b4745bc63a304151e252a","MemberId":1273628,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"julieh82","SubmittedDate":"01\/26\/2013 16:36"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"01\/26\/2013 00:57","GUID":"b5a68480882147bdbcc761badb32a815","MemberId":6809360,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"thedebz","SubmittedDate":"01\/26\/2013 00:57"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"01\/24\/2013 20:08","GUID":"20e36d4b1116426db9efcf1d34251e1f","MemberId":4521573,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"lucy_goosy_99","SubmittedDate":"01\/24\/2013 20:08"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"01\/22\/2013 16:16","GUID":"414b4ba9af6945f4a403e53dbd3af313","MemberId":1516996,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"JanEliz","SubmittedDate":"01\/22\/2013 16:16"},{"Comment":"
Did anyone have a problem with the frosting? After being refrigerated for 30 min. the frosting was still pourable, not spreadable, tasted good though.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"05\/23\/2012 16:08","GUID":"0e52fad1b17a4c4e80b6f2cb84d9794a","MemberId":2233111,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"doofy","SubmittedDate":"05\/23\/2012 16:08"},{"Comment":"
It was a lovely cake! Most of you need to brush up on your math skills! To make in an 8 or 9" pan, you need to double the recipe, for the same approx. height. For a 9X13 you need to quadruple the amount. It's all about the volume of your pans!<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"05\/08\/2012 14:21","GUID":"321074D24E127CE434D86359609E495A","MemberId":199572,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Meliska","SubmittedDate":"05\/08\/2012 14:21"},{"Comment":"
I tripled the ingredients to make a 13x9 inch cake. It was a little dry, but I got a lot of good comments about this cake. It was easy to make, and I will make it again!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"05\/07\/2012 07:17","GUID":"c8e4687150e8414ca9d04b4ff2c8e788","MemberId":5093215,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Vicks6","SubmittedDate":"05\/07\/2012 07:17"},{"Comment":"
I baked this in a small casserole dish. It rose beautifully, was moist and very flavourfull. I will try cupcakes another time. I am unsure why the recipe specified a 6 inch round pan....I believe my 9 inch round layer cake pan would have been alright. I will bake this again. Oh I did not have marshmallows so ended up adding a little icing sugar instead and was good.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"05\/02\/2012 13:12","GUID":"abe8efd5212246269c79e66dd2b612e2","MemberId":1836547,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"retiredyippee","SubmittedDate":"05\/02\/2012 13:12"},{"Comment":"
Very good cake<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"05\/02\/2012 08:18","GUID":"0D19341C372D441EA6E7CBE92270C735","MemberId":2065875,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jillanglemyer","SubmittedDate":"05\/02\/2012 08:18"},{"Comment":"
This cake was yummy! I love that it is on the smaller side, too! I could have eaten the icing all by itself!! Thanks for the recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"05\/01\/2012 07:28","GUID":"7f3e9a43a4bb47b89ab9617d067395df","MemberId":6333141,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lgirbert","SubmittedDate":"05\/01\/2012 07:28"},{"Comment":"
This cake is fabulous! I made one as written. The second one I made I used whole milk and cream. I will make this many more times. Love, love, love the 6-inch size.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"04\/30\/2012 14:54","GUID":"30235a0d09694abb8ad5795711d8bf8a","MemberId":4632698,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Happy Cook 11","SubmittedDate":"04\/30\/2012 14:54"},{"Comment":"
I have not made this cake yet but looks delicious. People please if this cake is too small so simple to just double it and stop changing the recipe to rate it, how are we to know if it is good if you change it to be another recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"04\/30\/2012 11:33","GUID":"3383BBA701864D12B352A85FA8228738","MemberId":652687,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"bettyjrb","SubmittedDate":"04\/30\/2012 11:33"},{"Comment":"
This cake was delicious! Since there are just 2 of us at home now, it was the perfect size! <\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"04\/30\/2012 10:31","GUID":"6c6d104761614c9c83d325c82ce92c63","MemberId":3555196,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Doeye","SubmittedDate":"04\/30\/2012 10:31"},{"Comment":"
Perfect for a chocoholic and the perfect size for two.<\/p>
Thankyou!<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"04\/30\/2012 10:10","GUID":"e33c7c50748947a4868e08b31086a3ed","MemberId":1278273,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"golliwog","SubmittedDate":"04\/30\/2012 10:10"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 23:39","GUID":"b43e160e5f0e403a9f39e3575d7df4d5","MemberId":6634989,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"bella3028","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 23:39"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 19:12","GUID":"e886627f6dc2466c8bb13117ab3f3c0f","MemberId":4801250,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"foodz","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 19:12"},{"Comment":"
cake is great! Without adding applesauce and using ingredients the recipe does not call for. I've come to the conclusion that I would be hesitant to submit a recipe . There's not much point if everyone changes the ingredients . If it doesn't sound like something you would like...don't make it.<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 23:24","GUID":"bd107c3279a4437295347cbb80911f20","MemberId":6177187,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"ldaiello","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 17:24"},{"Comment":"
It's only a cake and a very de-lish one at that. Perfect directions thank you!<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 21:42","GUID":"1b8a0189c811478f969e660ccac85801","MemberId":4985524,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"skibunny2","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 15:42"},{"Comment":"
The cake was good. I used buttermilk instead of the 2%, cake flour instead of all-purpose flour and a chopped semisweet baking bar for the chips. By the way, most serious bakers have a 6 inch pan .<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 21:42","GUID":"44ccdc493ab84d97af734e52bc326ddb","MemberId":6124510,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"rgbrf6","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 15:42"},{"Comment":"
I will midify this recipe next time for 2 reasons: who the heck has a 6 inch cake pan? ( I don't and I have a good quatity of pans) and who can afford 500 calories in just I dessert or snack? Two slices made that way equal 1\/2 of most women's entire calorie allotment for the entire day. I don't think so. Halve the fat by subbing apple sauce for 1\/2 the fat, use 1 % milk instead of 2%, use a sugar substitute such as Splenda for at least 1\/2 the sugar. There's a reson "old fashioned" is in the recipe. If you're still pitching bundles into a thresher all day, you can eat this anytime you want.<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 19:02","GUID":"0fd6e229feac43d4978d30276d333772","MemberId":1635734,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"bitemetoo","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 13:02"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 12:19","GUID":"c4956467522f4a3bb879aa183405f6c5","MemberId":2203493,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"blclark63","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 12:19"},{"Comment":"
I liked this cake because there are just two of us and we have trouble eating a big cake and I don't like always freezing things. The cake was delicious and so was the frosting.<\/p>
Carolyn from Indiana<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 15:32","GUID":"60271575f60c4848993d8eff12607ad7","MemberId":2259826,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"liztonlady","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 09:32"},{"Comment":"
Since I cook mainly for 2 I appreciate this small cake. It is delicious. I let the icing cool a bit so it would not be so runny and it worked beautifully and tastes like fudge.<\/p>","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 14:36","GUID":"fc6bae6815cf47f889d19b10fd7be86f","MemberId":5442985,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"ruthellen68","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 08:36"},{"Comment":"
I made cupcakes - it makes about 1 dozen. They are fantastic! What an easy recipe....I'm thinking the next time I make it, I'm going to add a little bit of instant coffee mixed with the boiling water.<\/p>","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 13:56","GUID":"bde41e924c0e45e7aede2179f3b4d198","MemberId":3529989,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"bschuck","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 07:56"},{"Comment":"
Perfect!!! Finally a cake I can make for my family of 3 that just wants something sweet once in a while and it's chocolate!!! The bigger cakes are way too much. Thank you for posting this recipe. There are small families out there .<\/p>","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 13:22","GUID":"0ffdfa9e64864c87a56a4ceb54e0cb84","MemberId":6428805,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Margell","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 07:22"},{"Comment":"
I've not made this yet, but if I wanted a 13x9 I would simply double the recipe. It's a no-brainer!!<\/p>","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 13:08","GUID":"40dcb7762acd485c88e9ed98b2f3b8b0","MemberId":3107669,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Black Lady","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 07:08"},{"Comment":"
I would like to see this recipe with the amounts for a regular two layer, 9" cake. I would not make it the way it reads.<\/p>","CommentId":32,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 13:04","GUID":"2d0de2d883b04de08b05721191a546f0","MemberId":6184742,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"dearcat","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 07:04"},{"Comment":"
I have not made this yet but it sounds perfect for people who do not have large families. I also like the fact that the cake does not call for a lot of shortening.<\/p>","CommentId":33,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 12:38","GUID":"f36ca4758b38443abd93a034da423c1d","MemberId":6664480,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Ohio46","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 06:39"},{"Comment":"
Great recipe. Only makes 6 inch cake. Great for only 2 people at home.<\/p>","CommentId":34,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 12:08","GUID":"11f2e4af4499428b9582993e1a35ac58","MemberId":2916417,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Elizabeth1951","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 06:08"},{"Comment":"
Will make this great looking chocolate cake recipe this week; however, will double amounts to make two layers.<\/p>","CommentId":35,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 12:06","GUID":"1441e08f0c654222bdd7f1f6b1027289","MemberId":3618219,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"ohshadylady","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 06:06"},{"Comment":"
The cake would be delicious, however, I would not make it because it only makes a 6 inch cake. If it was a 13 x 9 inch it would be much more useful to me.<\/p>","CommentId":36,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 11:57","GUID":"8726de124eeb4098b99a0d21aeeee5c9","MemberId":6317261,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"maryann11129","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 05:57"}]},"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":43644,"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":2978,"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":672,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/birthday-cakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Old-Fashioned Fudge Cake"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n