Mamaw's Red Devils Food Cake Recipe

Name: Mamaw's Red Devils Food Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup cocoa; ½ cup boiling water; ½ cup butter; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups flour

Servings: persons

¼ cup cocoa
½ cup boiling water
½ cup butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups flour

1
Pour the boiling water over the cocoa and set aside to cool.
2
Cream the butter and sugar, gradually adding the eggs.
3
Beat until very light.
4
Add the chocolate.
5
Add the sifted flour and salt alternately with the buttermilk, adding the soda in the last bit of flour.
6
Add the cinnamon and vanilla.
7
Pour into a 9 X 13 inch pan.
8
Bake at 375 for 45 minutes.
9
Optional: can use 3 layer pans and bake at 375 for 25 minutes.
10
DO NOT OVERBAKE!

1569

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

150

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: ¼ cup cocoa, ½ cup boiling water, ½ cup butter, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Mamaw's Red 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.

Mamaw's Red Devils Food Cake

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