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: 4 ounces semisweet chocolate; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; ½ cup milk; 1 egg yolk; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 (4 ounce) package chocolate pudding mix; 2 ¼ cups cake flour

Servings: persons

4 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup milk
1 egg yolk
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (4 ounce) package chocolate pudding mix
2 ¼ cups cake flour

1
Preheat oven to 350F Grease and flour 2 9-inch round cake pans.
2
Set aside.
3
Sift flour, pudding mix, baking soda, and salt in small bowl.
4
In double broiler melt chocolate.
5
Stir in I/2 cup milk and brown sugar until mixture is smooth.
6
Remove from heat and stir in egg yolk.
7
Set aside to let cool.
8
In large bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
9
Beat in eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
10
Beat in sour cream.
11
Combine vanilla and milk.
12
Add to creamed mixture alternately with flour mixture beating until just combined.
13
Pour into prepared pand and bake 25-30 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
14
Cool in pans 10 minutes then transfer onto wire racks to cool completely.

1898

kcal

Calories

Fat

247

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, 1 cup brown sugar, packed, ½ cup milk, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Devil's Food Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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