Michael C's Devil's Food Cake Recipe

Name: Michael C's Devil's Food Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 oz plain chocolate; 9 oz self-raising flour; 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda; 8 oz butter; 14 oz dark muscovado sugar; 1 tsp vanilla essence; 3 eggs; 125 ml buttermilk; 225 ml boiling water; 10 1/2 oz caster sugar; 2 egg whites; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 3 tbsp orange juice; 1 (optional) candied orange and lemon slices for decoration

Servings: persons

3 1/2 oz plain chocolate
9 oz self-raising flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
8 oz butter
14 oz dark muscovado sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
3 eggs
125 ml buttermilk
225 ml boiling water
10 1/2 oz caster sugar
2 egg whites
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp orange juice
1 (optional) candied orange and lemon slices for decoration

1
Lightly grease two 20 cm shallow round cake tins and line the bases with baking paper.
2
Melt the chocolate.
3
Sift the flour and bicarbonate of soda together.
4
Beat the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
5
Beat in the vanilla essence and add the eggs, one at a time.
6
Add a little flour to the mixture if it begins to curdle and stir well.
7
Fold in the melted chocolate until well blended.
8
Gradually fold in the remaining flour, then gently stir in the buttermilk and boiling water.
9
Divide the mixture between the two tins and smooth the tops.
10
Bake in a preheated oven at 190C for 30 minutes, until springy to touch.
11
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
12
Place frosting ingredients in a large bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water.
13
Whisk until thickened and forming soft peaks.
14
Remove from heat and whisk until mix is cool.
15
Sandwich the two cakes together with a little frosting, then do the top and sides, swirling as you do so.
16
Decorate the top with candied orange and lemon peel.

2368

kcal

Calories

148

Fat

244

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: 3 1/2 oz plain chocolate, 9 oz self-raising flour, 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda, 8 oz butter, and more.

Yes, Michael C's 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.

Michael C's Devil's Food Cake

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