Devils Food Cake with Mocha Cream Filling Recipe

Name: Devils Food Cake with Mocha Cream Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. flaxseeds; 1/2 cup unfiltered apple juice; 2 cups unbleached white flour; 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 Tbs. baking powder; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 cups soy milk; 1 1/4 cups maple syrup; 3/4 cup canola oil; 2 Tbs. pure vanilla extract; 1 Tbs. cider vinegar; 1 recipe Mocha Cream Filling (May '99/p. 49); 1 recipe Glossy Chocolate Icing (optional; May '99/p. 49)

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. flaxseeds
1/2 cup unfiltered apple juice
2 cups unbleached white flour
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbs. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups soy milk
1 1/4 cups maple syrup
3/4 cup canola oil
2 Tbs. pure vanilla extract
1 Tbs. cider vinegar
1 recipe Mocha Cream Filling (May '99/p. 49)
1 recipe Glossy Chocolate Icing (optional; May '99/p. 49)

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
3
In coffee grinder or small food processor, grind flaxseeds.
4
Transfer to blender along with apple juice.
5
Let mixture soak 5 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, in large bowl, sift both flours, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
7
To mixture in blender, add soy milk, maple syrup, oil, vanilla extract and vinegar and blend thoroughly.
8
Gradually add maple syrup mixture to flour mixture and mix well with rubber spatula.
9
Divide batter between prepared pans.
10
Bake until cake pulls away from sides of pan and is firm with a little spring to the touch, 25 to 30 minutes.
11
Let cool for 10 minutes in pan.
12
To remove from pan, run knife around edge of pan and turn cake out onto wire rack.
13
Cool completely.
14
Reserve best cake layer for top.
15
Place other layer upside-down on serving plate and spread with Mocha Cream Filling.
16
Top with remaining layer and gently press into place.
17
If desired, pour Glossy Chocolate Icing onto center of cake.
18
Using metal spatula, spread icing over sides and top of cake.
19
Let stand 10 minutes to set.

1705

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. flaxseeds, 1/2 cup unfiltered apple juice, 2 cups unbleached white flour, 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour, and more.

Yes, Devils Food Cake with Mocha Cream Filling 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.

Devils Food Cake with Mocha Cream Filling

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