Easy Devil's Food Cake Recipe

Name: Easy Devil's Food Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 cup buttermilk; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2/3 cup (about) sour cream

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup (about) sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Grease and flour two 8-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides.
3
Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend.
4
Sift in flour, cocoa and baking soda.
5
Stir to combine.
6
Divide batter between prepared pans.
7
Bake until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
8
Cool in pans on racks 10 minutes.
9
Turn cakes out onto racks and cool completely.
10
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
11
Wrap cakes separately in plastic wrap and store at room temperature.)
12
Place 1 cake layer on plate.
13
Spread with 1/2 cup frosting.
14
Top with second cake layer.
15
Spread top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.
16
(Can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead.
17
Cover with cake dome and let stand at room temperature.)
18
Melt unsalted butter and chocolate in heavy small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
19
Transfer to large bowl.
20
Whisk in cocoa powder and vanilla.
21
Whisk in 1 cup sugar and 1/3 cup sour cream.
22
Whisk in remaining 1 cup sugar.
23
Gradually whisk in enough of remaining sour cream to form spreadable frosting.

1879

kcal

Calories

129

Fat

179

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1 cup buttermilk, 2/3 cup vegetable oil, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Devil's Food Cake

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