Devil's Food Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate decadence with this velvety Devil’s Food Cake, a timeless dessert made for true chocolate lovers. Featuring rich unsweetened cocoa powder, tender buttermilk, and a touch of hot water for added moisture, this cake boasts an irresistibly moist crumb and bold, deep chocolate flavor. Perfectly balanced with the creaminess of butter and the sweetness of vanilla, every bite melts in your mouth. Crafted in just 20 minutes of prep time, this luxurious chocolate cake bakes to perfection in two 9-inch layers, making it ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever a chocolate craving strikes. Frost it generously with chocolate frosting and watch it become the centerpiece of your dessert table. Treat yourself to the best homemade Devil’s Food Cake and experience why this classic recipe remains a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large Eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 cup Hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In another large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low. Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients in three additions with the buttermilk in two additions, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
Carefully stir in the hot water by hand, using a spatula. Your batter will be thin; this is normal and ensures a moist cake.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Use a spatula to smooth the surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost and layer the cooled cakes with your favorite chocolate frosting. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 235.9 g | 302% | |
| Saturated Fat | 142.3 g | 712% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1085 mg | 362% | |
| Sodium | 4965 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 708.9 g | 258% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.8 g | 253% | |
| Total Sugars | 418.1 g | ||
| Protein | 89.4 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 693 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 42.7 mg | 237% | |
| Potassium | 3599 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
