Old-Fashioned Devil’s Food Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich, decadent goodness of this Old-Fashioned Devil’s Food Cake. A moist chocolate cake paired with a luscious chocolate frosting, this recipe is a classic favorite for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch cake (about 12 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (270 grams)
- 1 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened non-alkalized (85 grams)
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (113 grams)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (400 grams)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed (106 grams)
- 3 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (64 grams)
- 1 cup sour cream (245 grams), at room temperature
- 1 cup hot freshly brewed coffee (245 grams)
Chocolate Frosting:
- 16 ounces high-quality semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 and 1/2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- For the Devil’s Food Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray two 9-inch round baking pans with non-stick baking spray. Sift together dry ingredients. Beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding flour and sour cream. Mix in coffee. Divide batter into pans and bake.
- For the Chocolate Frosting: Chop chocolate. Heat cream and corn syrup, pour over chocolate. Stir until melted. Add butter and salt. Refrigerate until firm.
- Assembly: Slice cakes, layer with frosting. Crumble cake scraps and coat sides of the cake. Let set before serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- You can make the frosting in advance and refrigerate it, but remember to bring it to room temperature before using.
- Cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Devil's Food Cake, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Frosting, Dessert Recipe
