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: 1/2 c. shortening; 2 c. brown sugar; 2 sq. unsweetened chocolate; 2 eggs; 2 1/2 c. cake flour or add 2 Tbsp. cornstarch to regular flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. soda; 1/2 c. buttermilk; 1/2 c. boiling water; 1 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 sq. unsweetened chocolate
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. cake flour or add 2 Tbsp. cornstarch to regular flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. vanilla

1
Cream shortening; add sugar gradually.
2
Cream until fluffy. Add melted chocolate, then unbeaten eggs.
3
Beat until light.
4
Sift flour and measure; add baking powder, salt and soda.
5
Sift twice more.
6
Add dry ingredients and milk alternately to creamed mixture, beating between additions.
7
Add boiling water and vanilla and beat well.
8
Bake in 2 greased (or sprayed) 9-inch layer pans at 350u00b0 for 35 minutes.
9
Cool; frost with Fudge Frosting.

1857

kcal

Calories

Fat

286

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1/2 c. shortening, 2 c. brown sugar, 2 sq. unsweetened chocolate, 2 eggs, 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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