Devil'S Food Cake Recipe

Name: Devil'S Food Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided; 1/4 cup cocoa; 1 cup milk, divided; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 eggs; 2 cups sifted cake flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon hot water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup cocoa
1 cup milk, divided
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 cups sifted cake flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Combine 1/4 cup sugar, cocoa, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 egg yolk in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Set aside.
2
Cream shortening; add remaining 1 cup sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with remaining milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Add cocoa mixture; mix well.
4
Dissolve soda in hot water; add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in vanilla.
5
Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely. Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.

621

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided, 1/4 cup cocoa, 1 cup milk, divided, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Devil'S 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.

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