Chocolate Devils Food Cake with Blueberry Lemon Buttercream

Devil’s food cake is known for its rich, moist texture and deep chocolate flavor. It is often paired with creamy frostings, such as buttercream, to balance the intense chocolate taste.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Chocolate Devils Food Cake with Blueberry Lemon Buttercream

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ³⁄₄ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar, packed
• 2 unit Large eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Buttermilk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Boiling water
• 1 cup Fresh blueberries
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just blended. Stir in the boiling water.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a small bowl, mash the blueberries and lemon zest together. Set aside.
8. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Stir in the lemon juice.
9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of the blueberry mixture on top. Top with the second cake layer.
10. Frost the entire cake with the lemon buttercream, covering the sides and top.
11. Decorate with fresh blueberries, if desired.
12. Allow the cake to rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
13. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 58g20%

Sugars 40g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.