Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this Devil’s Food Cake. A classic recipe that promises a light and fluffy texture, topped with a decadent chocolate buttercream frosting.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee (for enhanced chocolate flavor)
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk (adjust for consistency)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to wet mixture, then mix in hot water or coffee.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare frosting: Beat butter, sift in cocoa, add powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt. Adjust consistency.
- Frost the cake: Frost cooled cake layers and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Use coffee for enhanced flavor
- Layer with ganache for extra decadence
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
