Real Devil'S Food Cake Recipe

Name: Real Devil'S Food Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. butter or margarine; 2 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed; 3 eggs; 3 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate; 1/2 c. sour milk or buttermilk; 2 tsp. vanilla; 1 c. boiling water

Servings: persons

1
Start oven at 375u00b0 or moderate.
2
Grease bottoms and sides of 3 (8-inch) cake pans and dust with flour.
3
Sift cake flour; measure it carefully and sift again with soda and salt.
4
Cream margarine in bowl until soft and airy.
5
Add sugar, a little at a time.
6
Beat batter hard after the addition of each egg.
7
Put chocolate in measuring cup and melt over boiling water.
8
When melted, add to batter and mix thoroughly.
9
Sift about 1/3 of the flour into batter.
10
Stir well and add 1/3 of the buttermilk.
11
Repeat, ending with flour.
12
Mix in vanilla and boiling water.
13
Pour batter into cake pans.
14
Don't be alarmed at the thinness of the batter.
15
Bake 25 to 30 minutes.
16
Remove from oven and turn cake upside-down on cake rack.
17
Spread frosting between layers and on top.

2546

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

296

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour, 2 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 c. butter or margarine, and more.

Yes, Real 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Real Devil'S Food Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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