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Smart bakers know that when you find a recipe as amazing as this chocolate cake there is no reason to keep reinventing the wheel. It’s top rated, with over 700 comments, and it has truly become a delicious part of so many of your lives.

But the real magic of this cake is how adaptable it is. You can use it as a base for all sorts of desserts, from crumb cake to cupcakes. Change the pan, change the frosting, change the flavor direction ~ this cake can handle it.

Here are some of the best ways I've adapted it so far:

One Perfect Chocolate Cake ~ 7 Ways

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"I got some amazing reviews when I made this with the icing topping for a friend and their family, “fireworks in my mouth” was how it was described."

~ M.E.T.

My recipes are bold and vibrant, but totally approachable ~ and my philosophy? We should all have the tools to feed ourselves well, and the confidence to cut loose a little in the kitchen. Food should be fun.

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