Welcome to the delightful world of devil’s food cake perfected with fluffy frosting! In this article, we embark on a culinary journey to discover the ultimate recipe for this classic dessert. With its rich, moist texture and sinfully delicious chocolate flavor, devil’s food cake is a true indulgence. Topped with a light and airy frosting, this cake is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating a perfect devil’s food cake with fluffy frosting, ensuring you become the star of your next dessert gathering. So, grab your aprons and let's embark on this sweet adventure together!
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DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING
This recipe won several blue ribbons at our state fair. The made-from-scratch chocolate layer cake topped with a fudgy homemade frosting is truly a can't-miss dessert. -Donna Carman, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and cooled chocolate. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream and water, beating well after each addition., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes. In a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add chocolate mixture, beating until light and fluffy. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 104g carbohydrate (77g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH FLUFFY FROSTING
The devil is in the details -- it's also in this sinfully chocolatey cake with fluffy frosting that is sure to be a hit.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment; butter parchment and dust pans with cocoa.
- Whisk boiling water into cocoa until smooth; whisk in sour cream. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a large bowl, using a mixer, beat butter and 2 1/4 cups sugar on medium-high until fluffy and pale yellow. Beat in whole eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. With mixer on low, add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with 2 additions cocoa mixture, and beat until combined. Fold in 4 teaspoons vanilla.
- Divide batter among pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Transfer pans to wire racks and let cool completely. Remove cakes from pans and discard parchment. Trim cakes if desired.
- In a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water, whisk together remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar, egg whites, and corn syrup until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; using mixer, beat on high until stiff, fluffy peaks form, about 5 minutes. Fold in remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Transfer a cake layer to a serving plate and top with 1 cup frosting. Stack second cake on top and cover top and sides with remaining frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 15 g
DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
What's black and white and delicious all over? This double-decker chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 3h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Bring the milk and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Beat the butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, increase the speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally. Add the cocoa powder and vanilla and beat at medium speed for 1 minute. Reduce the speed to medium-low and add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating for 1 minute after each addition.
- Reduce the mixer to low and beat in the flour mixture in four additions. Carefully pour the hot milk mixture into the batter. Stir using a rubber spatula until smooth. Evenly divide the batter between the prepared pans and lightly tap the pans on the counter.
- Bake until the cakes begin to pull away from sides of the pans and the centers spring back when pressed gently, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool the cakes in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert onto the rack and cool completely. Peel the parchment from the bottoms.
- Beat the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally, until smooth, about 2 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt. Gradually increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat until the frosting is fluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes. With the mixer running on medium-high speed, slowly pour in the heavy cream until it is fully incorporated. Continue beating until the frosting is slightly lighter in color and creamy, about 1 minute more.
- Put one cake round on a serving plate; spread about one-third of the frosting over the top, going to the edge of the cake. Place the second cake round on top. Frost the top and sides with the remaining frosting.
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DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH BLACK PEPPER BUTTERCREAM
Like all the best devil's food cakes, this six-layer beauty has a deeply fudgy flavor and a light and feathery texture. In between the tender cake layers, a black pepper and vanilla buttercream creates a soft and creamy contrast to the dense fudge frosting on the top and sides. With six layers and two frostings, this cake is definitely a project, but one well worth making if you want to impress. And you can make it in stages. The frostings can be made up to a week ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Bring them to room temperature and briefly beat with an electric mixer before assembling the cake. The cake layers themselves can be baked a day ahead. Store them, well-wrapped, at room temperature.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories project, dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 3 8-inch round baking pans, line the bottoms of each with a round of parchment paper and grease the paper. Use a little cocoa powder to coat the insides of the pans, rotating pans so the cocoa comes up the sides, then tap out excess.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and 2/3 cup boiling water. Whisk in milk. In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, until incorporated. Beat in vanilla. With the mixer running on low speed, beat in a third of the dry ingredients, followed by half the cocoa mixture. Add remaining portions, alternating between two mixtures. Beat until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake until the centers of the cakes are firm to the touch, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool cakes in their pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes; turn them out onto the rack to cool completely. (Peel off parchment paper if it sticks to the cakes.)
- Make the buttercream: Fill a medium pot halfway with water (or use a double-boiler) and bring to a simmer. In a heatproof bowl that fits over pot, whisk together egg whites, sugar and salt. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar dissolves and mixture reaches 140 degrees on a candy or instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes.
- Using an electric mixer, whip until completely cooled and thick, about 5 minutes. Beat in butter a little at a time, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. Beat in vanilla bean seeds and pepper.
- Using a serrated knife, slice each cake in half horizontally. Place one bottom layer on a large platter or cake stand. Top evenly with a thin layer of buttercream. Repeat, alternating between cake and frosting, ending with a layer of cake. Cover cake loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate while you prepare fudge frosting. (Cake can rest in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.)
- Make the frosting: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, heavy cream and salt. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar completely dissolves, about 5 minutes. Scrape mixture into a bowl. Stir in chocolate, butter and vanilla until smooth. Set bowl over a larger bowl filled with ice. Use a hand mixer or an immersion blender with the whisk attachment to whip until mixture is thick and cool, about 5 minutes. Spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
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
CHOCOLATE FROSTING FOR DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat the butter and mayonnaise in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, on high, until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. With the mixer on low, slowly add the melted chocolate. Continue mixing on low speed until all of the chocolate is incorporated, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Turn off the mixer and add one-third of the sugar. Mix on low to combine, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Repeat until all of the sugar has been incorporated. Add the salt and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and lightens slightly in color, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 hours or refrigerate for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before using chilled frosting.
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.
DEVILS FOOD CAKE
I have not tried this recipe. I got the recipe from The chef @ ww recipes.com. This recipe has been in my family for over 100 years, and has been the talk of many bridge clubs, altar society meetings, women's clubs, birthdays, and what have you. It is best when you can obtain some real thick sour cream direct from the farm.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cake:.
- Sift cake flour, sugar, cocoa, soda, and salt together SEVERAL times.
- Beat eggs and add sour cream and sour milk. Fold in dry ingredients.
- Add vanilla. Pour into cake pan and bake at 350 degrees until.
- toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Top with Sour Cream.
- Filling, Fluffy White Frosting, and chopped walnuts.
- SOUR CREAM FILLING:.
- Mix together egg yolks, brown sugar, sour cream, and flour put in double boiler. Cook until the thickness of pudding. Add nuts if you like. Spread over top of Devils Food Cake.
- FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING:.
- Combine ingredients of sugar, light corn syrup, egg whites, water, cream of tartar, and vanilla in top of double boiler. Beat over rapidly boiling water with electric mixer until peaks form when beaters are.
- raised. Remove from heat and beat in vanilla.
- For larger cakes, use.
- 3 egg whites, 1 cup sugar, 3 Tbs. water, and 1/4 teaspoons flavoring.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.5, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 175.6, Sodium 272.6, Carbohydrate 125, Fiber 1, Sugar 87.7, Protein 9.9
RED DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH LEMON FROSTING
This is a yummy chocolate cake that is my go-to cake. I've made it since I was a little girl, learning how to cook. I always double the recipe for the frosting if I make it into a layer cake.
Provided by Marcia Smith Mann
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 1h31m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Stir milk and vinegar together in a small bowl to make sour milk. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl.
- Beat white sugar and 5 tablespoons butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs; beat until smooth. Beat in portions of sour milk and flour mixture alternately until smooth batter forms.
- Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, 1 to 3 minutes. Stir melted chocolate and vanilla extract into batter. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat 1/2 cup butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in egg yolk; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in lemon juice until smooth frosting forms. Frost cake with frosting when cake has completely cooled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 276.3 mg, Sugar 22.9 g
MAGNOLIA BAKERY'S DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH FLUFFY COCONUT ICING
Make and share this Magnolia Bakery's Devil's Food Cake With Fluffy Coconut Icing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make Cake: Grease and flour three 9x2" round cake pans and line bottoms with waxed paper; set aside.
- Sift dry ingredients and set aside.
- Using medium speed of mixer, cream butter until smooth.
- Add sugar and beat until fluffy for 3 minutes.
- In separate bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored for 2 minutes.
- Add beaten yolks to butter mix and beat well.
- Add chocolate, mixing well.
- Add dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with milk and vanilla.
- With each addition, beat until well mixed, but do not overbeat.
- Using a spatula, scrape down bowl, making sure ingredients are well blended and batter is smooth.
- In separate bowl, beat egg whites on high to soft peaks.
- Gently fold into batter.
- Divide batter into pans and bake at 350º for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Cool in pans 10 minutes.
- Remove from pans and cool completely on wire rack.
- Make Icing: Combine egg whites, sugar, water, corn syrup, salt in top of double boiler.
- Place over rapidly boiling water.
- Using high speed, beat constantly 6 to 8 minutes, or until icing stands in soft peaks.
- Remove from heat, add vanilla and beat 1 minute, or until icing has desired spreading consistency.
- Use immediately.
- On cooled cake, ice between layers, then ice top and sides of cake with seven minute icing.
- Sprinkle top and sides generously with coconut.
DEVIL'S-FOOD CAKE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield Eight to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To make the cake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and lightly flour 2 8-inch-round cake pans. Place the cocoa, 3 tablespoons of sugar and the water in a small pan and cook over low heat until smooth and blended. Remove from the heat and stir in the milk; set aside.
- Cream the butter, add the vanilla and 1/2 cup of sugar and beat until light. Beat in the yolks and then gradually add the cocoa mixture. Mix well. Mix the flour, cream of tartar, salt and baking soda, add to the first mixture and blend just until smooth.
- Beat the egg whites until foamy. Slowly add the remaining sugar and beat until the whites are stiff but not dry. Fold the whites into the batter. Spread in the pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before turning out onto racks.
- To make the frosting, stir together all the ingredients except the vanilla in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil and cook, stirring vigorously, for 1 minute. Let cool completely. Add the vanilla and beat until thick. Frost the cake.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 366, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 255 milligrams, Sugar 34 grams, TransFat 1 gram
Tips:
- To achieve a moist and fluffy cake, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter; overmixing can result in a dense cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- For a smooth and creamy frosting, use softened butter and confectioners' sugar.
- Gradually add milk to the frosting until it reaches the desired consistency.
- To achieve a fluffy frosting, beat it on high speed for several minutes.
- Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings, such as sprinkles, chocolate chips, or fresh berries.
Conclusion:
This devil's food cake with fluffy frosting is a classic dessert perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield delicious results. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!
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