Devil's Food Cake Recipe

Devil's food cake is a rich and decadent dessert that is perfect for any chocolate lover. With its deep, dark color and moist, tender crumb, this cake is a showstopper at any gathering. It's incredibly indulgent and satisfying, making it a go-to choice for special occasions and celebrations.

What sets devil's food cake apart from other chocolate cakes is its intense chocolate flavor. The use of cocoa powder and hot coffee in the batter creates a deep, complex chocolate taste that is t...

Ingredients

½ cup butter
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup water
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Information

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 24
Yield: 1 2-layer 9-inch cake

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour two 9-inch round pans or one 9x13-inch pan.

In a small pan, melt butter or margarine with unsweetened chocolate. Set aside to cool slightly.

Cream together sugar and eggs until light in color. Add chocolate mixture to eggs and temper mixture by beating well. Add 1 cup boiled water (still warm) and blend well. Mixture will be very liquid.

Mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add this mixture to chocolate mixture and blend well.

Mix together vinegar and the milk and stir into chocolate batter. Pour into the prepared pans.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

166 cal.

Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 26mg
Sodium: 138mg
Total Carbohydrate: 27g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Sugars: 17g
Protein: 2g
Calcium: 12mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 53mg

How to Make Devil's Food Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

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Nutrition

166 cal.

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