Devil's Food Cake with Creamy Chocolate Frosting

Name: Devil's Food Cake with Creamy Chocolate Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 large egg; 1 large egg white; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Creamy Chocolate Frosting

Servings: persons

3/4 cup water
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Creamy Chocolate Frosting

1
Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350F.
2
Butter two 9-inch-diameter pans with 1 3/4-inch-high sides.
3
Dust with flour; discard excess.
4
Bring 3/4 cup water to boil in medium saucepan.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Whisk in cocoa to form paste.
7
Cool slightly.
8
Add buttermilk; whisk until blended.
9
Whisk flour and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
10
Using electric mixer, beat sugar and next 4 ingredients in large bowl until light, about 5 minutes.
11
Beat in cocoa mixture.
12
Add dry ingredients and beat just until blended.
13
Divide batter between prepared pans.
14
Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
15
Cool cakes in pans on rack 10 minutes.
16
Turn cakes out onto racks; cool.
17
Place 1 cake layer on platter.
18
Spread 3/4 cup frosting over.
19
Top with second layer.
20
Spread remaining frosting over entire cake.
21
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
22
Cover with cake dome; let stand at room temperature.)

1138

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup water, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Devil's Food Cake with Creamy Chocolate Frosting 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!