Devils Food Cake Recipe

Name: Devils Food Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cake flour; 1 cup flour, self-rising; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; ⅔ cup cocoa powder; 1 1/4 cups sugar, superfine; 125 grams butter sofened; 1 cup milk; 1 cup sour cream; 3 large eggs lightly beaten; 3/4 cup cream whipped; 3/4 cup cream whipped; 50 grams dark chocolate for the icing; 25 grams butter for the icing; 3 teaspoons sugar for the icing

Servings: persons

1 cup cake flour
1 cup flour, self-rising
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
⅔ cup cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups sugar, superfine
125 grams butter sofened
1 cup milk
1 cup sour cream
3 large eggs lightly beaten
3/4 cup cream whipped
3/4 cup cream whipped
50 grams dark chocolate for the icing
25 grams butter for the icing
3 teaspoons sugar for the icing

1
Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcious
2
Brush a deep 20 cm round cake tin with oil
3
sift flour, soda and cocoa powder into a large bowl
4
Add sugar, butter, milk and sour cream; beat for 1 minute or untile combined
5
Add eggs and beat at high for 4 minutes
6
Pour into a baking tin and bake for an hour
7
Leave in tin for 10 minutes until you turn onto a wire rack
8
Combine chocolate and butter in a small heat proof bowl
9
Stand bowl over a pot of boiling water and stir until melter
10
gradually add icing sugar, stirring until icing is smooth
11
Cut in half horizontalyusing a serrated knife and spread cream on bottom layer
12
Replace the top layer
13
Spread icing on top of the cake

1413

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

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: 1 cup cake flour, 1 cup flour, self-rising, 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, ⅔ cup cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Devils 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!

Devils Food Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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