Old-Fashioned Devil's Food Cake Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Devil's Food Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 2 1/2 cups dark brown sugar; 3 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup boiling water; 3 large egg whites; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup light corn syrup; Pinch salt; 1 (10-inch) springform pan, buttered and the bottom lined with parchment or waxed paper

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
3 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
3 large egg whites
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
Pinch salt
1 (10-inch) springform pan, buttered and the bottom lined with parchment or waxed paper

1
Set a rack at the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
2
Sift flour, baking soda and salt, once then set aside.
3
With an electric mixer set at medium speed, beat butter until soft and light.
4
Add sugar and continue beating until very light, about 5 minutes.
5
Beat in chocolate, then eggs, 1 at a time.
6
Continue beating until light and smooth.
7
Beat in half the sour cream, then half the flour mixture, scraping bowl and beater(s).
8
Repeat with remaining sour cream and flour mixture, scraping again.
9
Combine vanilla and boiling water and gently beat into batter.
10
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes, until firm and well risen.
11
Cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes, then unmold and cool on a rack.
12
For the frosting, combine all ingredients in bowl of mixer.
13
Whisk to combine then place over a pan of simmering water, gently whisking until mixture is hot and sugar is dissolved.
14
Use electric mixer on medium speed to beat until cooled, but not dry.
15
To finish, cover top and side of cake with frosting, swirling it from the center outward.

2332

kcal

Calories

132

Fat

264

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups cake flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned 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.

Old-Fashioned Devil's Food Cake

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