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: 3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate; 1 c boiling water; 2 1/2 c cake flour (regular flour works well); 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 stick margarine or butter; 2 c sugar; 3 eggs, separated; 1 c sour cream; 1 tsp vanilla; 1 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp red food coloring

Servings: persons

3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
1 c boiling water
2 1/2 c cake flour (regular flour works well)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 stick margarine or butter
2 c sugar
3 eggs, separated
1 c sour cream
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp red food coloring

1
Melt chocolate in water, let cool.
2
Sift flour and salt together; set aside.
3
Cream butter.
4
Add 1 1/2 cups of the sugar and continue creaming until light and fluffy.
5
Beat in egg yolks. Blend in dry ingredients alternating with sour cream and vanilla. Dissolve soda in chocolate; stir chocolate mixture and coloring into batter.
6
Beat egg whites until foamy.
7
Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form; fold into batter.
8
Pour into 2 - 8 inch round pans (lined with wax paper).
9
Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes.
10
Frost with White Icing Recipe (do add the peanut butter).

1985

kcal

Calories

Fat

251

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: 3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, 1 c boiling water, 2 1/2 c cake flour (regular flour works well), 1/4 tsp salt, 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.

Devil'S Food Cake

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