Birthday Sheet Cake

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I thought the cake had a nice taste but there was something missing from this and i couldn't believe how many eggs it took. It was ok but i doubt i cook it again

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This is an easy, tasty recipe! I made it for when my nephews came over and everyone enjoyed it...plus the boys got to decorate it with m&m's!

I read a lot of posts on this, and seriously people...get a clue. If you change crucial parts of the recipe for whatever reason, don't criticize it because it came out bad. And who makes a new recipe for an important event without trying it out first? I usually just read the comments and move on, but some of these low rating/comments were truly undeserved. You don't like chocolate, so you give it a low rating...hello people, it's a chocolate frosted cake.

Sorry for the rant, just tired of stupid people lowing the recipe ratings. I almost didn't make this because it only got 3 starts...but after reading those lame reviews, and relying the people that actually followed the recipe, I gave it a try. Good thing I did.

Good job on this one Ina! I'll definitely make it again! And thanks to all the honest posters that actually have clue.

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I made this for my boyfriend's birthday. I followed the recipe exactly except that I halved it because it was just for the 2 of us. It was very easy and so so good! The cake had a nice taste and texture and the frosting was rich and delicious. My boyfriend loved it. He had seconds right away. I would definitely make this again.

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I gotta admit, I was hesitant to make this recipe after reading such mixed reviews, but I decided I was gonna try it. After all, I watched Ina make it on TV and it looked marvelous. So I followed the recipe to a t, except I was a bit impatient on waiting for ingredients to come to room temp so I used them at whatever temp they were after sitting out for a few minutes. I lined the sheet pan after reading the lady's post who complained that it spilled in her oven. I reserved maybe a 1/2 cup of batter because my half sheet pan looked full and my daughter and I licked the bowl clean. The cake cooked up in 26 minutes exactly, didn't overflow (despite me lining my 2nd oven rack with foil just in case, is golden brown, smells like heaven, and I am waiting on it to cool now, but I already KNOW it tastes like it too. For the people it didn't turn out so great for all I can say is recipes vary by oven. If you know your oven and can adjust a recipe accordingly, it should come out just fine.

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I'm not normally a cake person, but this cake is fantastic. Very moist and the lemon gives it a fresh taste. Chocolate frosting is divine. Don't shy away from trying it. It's a fun, casual and refreshing option for a birthday.

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I think this deserves more than 3 stars. I too did it in a 9x13 pan and it came out very moist and a favorite to all those eating it. I was making a themed cake so I needed colored icing but I imagine the chocolate would be dynamite! No compliants at this birthday party, see my yummy cake at www.stayingclosetohome.blogspot.com

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People should really test a recipe before they make it for a special event like their sons birthday party. Ina didn't ruin your party. YOU did!

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Ina, you did it again!! I made this for my husbands birthday yesterday and it's fantastic!! Not having the correct pan I used a 13x9x2 and just baked it a little longer and just followed the recipe, it just that simple. This is a moist, rich and so delicious. Thanks!!!

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The cake is still in the oven. So, why am I writing a review? Because a nice portion of the cake in sitting on the bottom of the oven generating the smoke that I am now trying to dissipate. For heavens sake, where does Ina find these pans? I've searched all over and cannoat find a half sheet pan that is 1 1/2 inches high. Writing to foodtv was no help either. I can't eeven comment on the outcome. Bakers beware...this can balloon into a mess (and I didn't even try to adjust the recipe as I was working. Perhaps I was too generous with 2 stars.

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I want to make a large sheet cake (for 25 people for my son's birthday. Any one have any suggestions? I've searched the internet and all I get are suggestions to make 2 or more cakes, which I don't want to do. I'd like to be able to decorate it as Spongebob (hey, it's for a 2yr old! so a rectangular shaped pan would work best. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Btw.. I have not made this recipe and will not due to poor reviews. I gave it a rating of 3 stars because that's what it was rated when I read the recipe. So don't get on my back about screwing up the rating system! I thank you (and so does my son for any help!