Devil's Chocolate Food Cake Recipe

Name: Devil's Chocolate Food Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cocoa; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 180 g butter; 2 cups caster sugar; 3 eggs; 3 teaspoons instant coffee powder; ½ teaspoon red food coloring; ½ cup water; ½ cup skim milk; 60 g unsalted butter; 60 g dark chocolate

Servings: persons

1 cup cocoa
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
180 g butter
2 cups caster sugar
3 eggs
3 teaspoons instant coffee powder
½ teaspoon red food coloring
½ cup water
½ cup skim milk
60 g unsalted butter
60 g dark chocolate

1
For the cake; Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Grease a 9 inch round baking dish, and dust it with flour.
3
This is an excellent way to ensure that no part of the cake sticks to the dish when it is done.
4
Beat the butter and sugar until creamy.
5
Add one egg at a time to the creamy mixture and beat until fluffy.
6
Sift the flour, cocoa, coffee and baking powder together.
7
Mix the red food colouring and milk together.
8
Combine all the mixtures in a large bowl and beat well till all the ingredients are well blended.
9
Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10
Remove the cake from the dish and allow it to cool.
11
For the frosting; Mix the dark chocolate and the unsalted butter in a heat-proof bowl and stir over hot water till the chocolate dissolves into the butter.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Cool at room temperature.
14
Stir occasionally while cooling.
15
Once the cake has cooled sufficiently, spread the chocolate frosting over the cake and allow it to set.

1289

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cocoa, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 180 g butter, and more.

Yes, Devil's Chocolate Food Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Devil's Chocolate Food Cake

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