The Only Chocolate Cake Recipe You’ll Ever Need! (Devil’s Food)

Devil’s food cake is known for its rich, moist, and dark chocolate flavor. It is often paired with chocolate frosting or ganache for an indulgent treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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The Only Chocolate Cake Recipe You’ll Ever Need! (Devil’s Food)

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Boiling water
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 4 ounce Semi-sweet chocolate

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Stir in the boiling water and mix until the batter is smooth.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
9. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the semi-sweet chocolate until melted and smooth.
10. Spread the chocolate frosting over the cooled cake.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19g30%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 37g

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.