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This cake is fantastic. I loved the color; almost purple, almost black. I doubled it, paired it with chocolate cream cheese frosting between layers, and a thick fudge outer coat, for my baby sister's 15th birthday. Doubling was crazily unnecessary; it ended up being over a foot high, of course, and I think it scared most of her friends a little, but the cake was deliciously simple, but not overwhelmed by it's dangerously rich counterparts.

I'd also like to say, I'm grateful that it's pointed out that the batter should be thin, I certainly would've thought something was wrong otherwise.

All in all...what a wonderful cake!

People who think they don't have "room" to hang dry clothing...invest in a folding dowel clothes dryer. We used them all my life, and they aren't as fresh as hanging outside, but they are still a step up from a machine. This is also a really good option for people used to hanging clothes outside who have to stop in the winter.

Oh, I need a new vaccuum.

I would suggest painting part of it black if you want it to be more dramatic, and that way, the wood could pop in the room without looking out of place.

I agree about the forgetting to close the drawer comment...

Also, I think they could be improved by being handleless. I don't like seeing that little pull, and although I think drawer handles might be cute on them, you could stub your toe on them.