Red Devil Snack Cakes Recipe

Name: Red Devil Snack Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 Land O Lakes Eggs; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 (1-ounce) bottle red food color; 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 4 to 5 tablespoons Land O Lakes Half & Half or Fat Free Half & Half; Eyes/Mouth: red cinnamon candies; Horns: black licorice twists, cut into triangles; Mustache/eyebrows: black decorator gel; Red decorator sugar; Beard: black decorator sugar*

Servings: persons

1 cup Land O Lakes Butter
1 cup water
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 Land O Lakes Eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (1-ounce) bottle red food color
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 to 5 tablespoons Land O Lakes Half & Half or Fat Free Half & Half
Eyes/Mouth: red cinnamon candies
Horns: black licorice twists, cut into triangles
Mustache/eyebrows: black decorator gel
Red decorator sugar
Beard: black decorator sugar*

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Grease 15x10x1-inch baking pan; set aside.
3
Combine 1 cup butter, water and cocoa in 3-quart saucepan.
4
Cook over medium heat 6-7 minutes or until mixture just comes to a boil.
5
Remove pan from heat; add flour, sugar and salt; mix well.
6
Add sour cream, eggs and baking soda; beat at medium speed, scraping pan often, until well mixed.
7
Add food color; continue beating until well mixed.
8
Spread batter into prepared pan.
9
Bake 19-21 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Cool completely.
11
Cut cake into 5 (3-inch) rows, starting at 15-inch side.
12
Cut through rows diagonally to create 25 (approximately 3 1/4-inch) equilateral triangles.
13
Discard scrapes or eat as snack.
14
Combine all frosting ingredients except half & half in bowl.
15
Beat at medium speed, adding enough half & half for desired spreading consistency.
16
Frost 1 triangle at a time; decorate to create devil face.
17
Store in container with tight-fitting lid or cover with plastic food wrap.

1767

kcal

Calories

Fat

257

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, 1 cup water, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Red Devil Snack Cakes 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!

Red Devil Snack Cakes

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Variations & substitutions

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