"WE LOVED IT! Yes, it was a mess, but we ate the drips and licked every bowl and spoon and pot. We tried making two 8inch cakes and stacking them - but the weight of the top layer made the bottom layer collapse. We ate it anyway! Next time will do one cake; halving the cake recipie, and making much less filling and chocolate. However, we certainly ate all the leftovers! We would suggest don't let the vague directions scare you - got for it!"