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

Indulge your sweet tooth with this rich and decadent Devil's Food Cake II recipe. Devil's food cake is known for its deep, dark chocolate flavor and moist, tender crumb. This recipe takes that classic flavor to the next level, with the addition of a luscious chocolate frosting that will have you coming back for seconds.

Whether you're planning a special occasion or simply want to treat yourself to a delicious dessert, this Devil's Food Cake II is sure to impress. The rich, deep chocola...

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Ingredients

  • 3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 2 ½ cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup shortening
  • 1 ⅓ cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 to 9 - inch pans

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 (9 inch) pans. In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat shortening until smooth. Add flour mixture, 1 cup of the milk and vanilla. Mix on low speed until flour is dampened, then beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs, remaining 1/3 cup milk and melted chocolate. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • Nutrition

    383 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 33mg
    • Sodium: 402mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 142mg