Indulge in the divine decadence of "cherry devils food cake," a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the senses with its rich chocolatey allure and bursts of sweet cherry tartness. Experience the perfect balance of flavors as the moist and fluffy chocolate cake melts in your mouth, complemented by the vibrant melody of tangy cherry filling and decadent chocolate ganache. As you embark on this culinary adventure, let us guide you through the delectable journey of creating this irresistible treat, ensuring that every bite leaves you craving for more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE I
This is an old-fashioned, but easy-to-make devil's food cake recipe. Pound cake like texture and sinfully chocolately. This is from an old Philadelphia Bakery. Great when frosted with Chocolate Fudge Buttercream Frosting.
Provided by Debra Steward
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan or two 9 inch round pans.
- In a small pan melt the butter or margarine with the unsweetened chocolate. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Cream together the sugar and the eggs until light in color. Add the chocolate mixture to the eggs and temper mixture by beating well (so you don't end up with scrambled eggs!) Add 1 cup boiled water (still warm) and blend well. Mixture will be very liquid.
- Mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add this mixture to the chocolate mixture and blend well.
- Mix together the vinegar and the milk and stir into the chocolate batter. Pour into prepared pan(s).
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cake divides well for filling with mousse, or ganache, or black forest fillings. The best clue to this cake being nearly done is that you will start to smell the aroma of chocolate filling your house!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 25.9 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 138.1 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
CHERRY JAM DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray two 9-inch-round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray and dust with cocoa powder.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Beat together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and oil in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the hot coffee, 3/4 cup cocoa powder and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Add the eggs to butter mixture one at a time, mixing well and scraping down the bowl between each addition. Beat in the coffee mixture until well combined. Add half of the flour mixture and beat just until combined, then beat in the sour cream followed by the remaining flour mixture. Scrape down the bowl and beat 1 minute more.
- Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to racks. When the cakes are cool enough to handle, turn them out onto the racks to cool completely before frosting.
- To assemble the cake, place one cake layer onto a serving platter or cake stand. Trim the top with a long serrated knife to make it level, if needed. Spread half of the Cherry Jam Filling on top in an even layer. Top with the other cake layer and frost the entire cake with chocolate frosting. Spread the remaining Cherry Jam Filling on top of the cake.
- Stir together 2 tablespoons water with the cornstarch in a small bowl until the cornstarch dissolves. Combine the cherries, sugar, remaining 6 tablespoons water and the lemon juice in a medium pot over medium heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened and looks clear and shiny, about 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 1 hour.
CHERRY DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE
This is the best devil's food cake you will ever eat, but with a twist!
Provided by LARRYRCTEXAS
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Chocolate Cake
Time 1h21m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Combine cake mix, cherry pie filling, eggs, and oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed until a light and fluffy batter forms, about 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 26 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Heat sugar, butter, and milk together in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add chocolate chips, and stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool and thicken to icing consistency, about 20 minutes.
- Poke holes in top of cake. Pour chocolate icing over cake, allowing it to run down edges of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 377.8 mg, Sugar 43.4 g
CHEERWINE DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE
Another recipe from 'Taste of the South' that I am posting for safe-keeping. There is a frosting recipe included that I will post with this cake recipe as well. The picture of this cake looks really good, I am anxious to bake it! I believe that Cheerwine is a cherry-cola soft drink, 'Zaar wouldn't recognize the name so I used cherry-cola in its place.
Provided by Chef53Kathy
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 13x9 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- .Preheat oven to 350*. Grease and flour a 13x9 pan. Mix cake mix, eggs, oil substituting the Cheerwine for the water. Add the almond extract. Pour into the prepared pan and bake as directed on the package. approximately 35-40 minutes.Frost immediately upon removal from the oven.
- Frosting:
- Prepare while the cake is baking.
- In a small saucepan combine the Cheerwine, margarine and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil. Pour the hot mixture over the powdered sugar stirring until smooth. Add the almond extract and chopped nuts, stirring to combine.
- Cool for approximately 20 minutes or until lukewarm. Pour over the hot cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 464.1, Carbohydrate 62.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 44.5, Protein 6.1
HOMEMADE DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE
This was my mother's recipe and has been our favorite for many years. My husband and I have been married 47 years and have three children and five grandchildren.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In the top of a double boiler, combine cocoa and 1 cup sugar. Beat 1 egg; add to double boiler. Add 1 cup milk; cook until thick and smooth. Set aside to cool. , Meanwhile, cream shortening and remaining sugar in a large bowl. Add remaining eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. , Sift together flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with remaining milk to creamed mixture. Add vanilla and cooled cocoa mixture; beat thoroughly. Pour into two greased 8- or 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. Frost with your favorite seven-minute or fudge icing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE SOAKED IN RUM
A Rich rum Chocolate cake! Check out my drunken cherries recipe and use the left over Rum for the soaking. And use the Cherries as a garnish. Check out my Recipe #51345!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix flour, soda, salt and sugar into food processor.
- Pulse with metal blade; set aside.
- Cream shortening in mixer until soft.
- Add sifted dry ingredients and 3/4 cups milk.
- Mix till well blended.
- Add vanilla, eggs, and melted chocolate, and remaining milk.
- Beat 1 minute longer.
- Pour into well greased and floured 2 9-inch layer pans.
- Bake in 350 degreeee oven for 30 minutes.
- Set on wire rack for 5 minutes then invert; poke holes with fork all over one side of cake and pour rum on both layers.
- Let rest for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Then frost with my Recipe #51345.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.7, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 43.3, Sodium 342.7, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 31.4, Protein 5.8
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe cherries. This will ensure that your cake has the best flavor.
- Pit the cherries before using them. This will make it easier to eat the cake and prevent the pits from damaging your teeth.
- Use a combination of all-purpose flour and cake flour. This will give your cake a light and fluffy texture.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter and make the cake rise.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Stir in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. This will help to prevent the batter from becoming too stiff or lumpy.
- Fold in the cherries. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake cooks evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Cherry devil's food cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With its rich chocolate flavor and sweet cherry filling, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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