Best 11 Spiced Devils Food Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the decadent delight of a spiced devil's food cake, a symphony of flavors that tantalizes your taste buds. This classic dessert combines the richness of cocoa with a medley of aromatic spices, resulting in a moist and flavorful cake that is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will lead you through the steps of creating this irresistible treat, providing tips and tricks to ensure a perfect result. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE I



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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

½ cup butter
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup water
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

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

DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

15 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup nonalkalized cocoa powder (not Dutch-processed)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • To make the frosting: Put the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Pour the cream over the chocolate, move the bowl gently to let the cream settle. Set the mixture aside until softened, about 4 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Cover the surface of the frosting with plastic wrap. Set aside and let set up at room temperature, about 2 hours.
  • To make the cake: Set a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with a circle of parchment or wax paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter at medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Increase the speed to medium-high and slowly add the sugar. Continue beating until light and smooth, about 4 minutes. Turn the mixer off and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the cocoa powder and vanilla and beat at medium speed for 1 minute more. (Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl again, if needed.) With the mixer running at medium-low speed, add the eggs, one at a time, beating for 1 minute between each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Combine the water and milk in a saucepan and bring just to a boil. Remove from the heat.
  • With the mixer at low speed, add the flour mixture, about a 1/4 cup at a time. Carefully pour the hot liquid into the batter. Remove the bowl from the mixer and, using a large rubber spatula, finish combining the batter until smooth. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Lightly drop each pan onto the counter to settle the batter.
  • Set the pans on the middle rack in the oven. Bake until the cakes begin to pull away from the sides of the pans and the center springs back when touched lightly, about 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool the cakes, in the pans, on a rack for 10 minutes. Turn the cake layers out of the pans and cool on the rack. (If not assembling the cake right away, wrap the layers in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 1 day, or freeze for up to 2 months.)
  • Assemble the Devil's Food Cake. Place 1 cake layer upside-down on a cake stand or flat plate. Scoop about 1/3 of the icing onto the center of the layer. Using a large, offset spatula, spread the icing evenly over the layer to the edges. Place the other cake layer, rounded-side up, on top. Evenly spread half of the remaining icing over the top, spreading any excess icing down the sides. Spread the remaining icing around the sides of the cake. Use the tip of the offset spatula to make a swirling pattern in the icing. Serve. Store under a cake dome or loosely wrapped with plastic, at room temperature, for up to 2 days.
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SPICED DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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One of my mom's friends gave her this recipe when I was a child, and it has been a family favorite ever since. When your chocolate sweet tooth acts up, this really hits the spot! -Linda Yeamans, Ashland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup buttermilk
MOCHA ICING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
6 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toasted whole or chopped almonds, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. , Sift together all dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes before removing from pans., In a small bowl, combine all icing ingredients except nuts. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake. If desired, top with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

THE ULTIMATE DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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Not for the faint of heart, our version of devil's food cake is infused with melted chocolate (in addition to the usual cocoa powder) and sour cream to create a richer chocolate flavor and help it stay moist. Get our step-by-step guide here.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (3/4 cup)
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 cups packed light-brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
6 1/4 cups Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment rounds; butter parchment. Stir together boiling water, cocoa, and chocolate in a bowl. Let cool 10 minutes. Whisk together flour, baking powder and soda, and salt in another bowl.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat butter with sugar on medium-high until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping down sides of bowl. Beat in vanilla, then chocolate mixture. Reduce speed to low; beat in flour mixture in two additions, alternating with sour cream, until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between prepared pans, smoothing tops with an offset spatula. Bake until a tester inserted in centers comes out with moist crumbs attached, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Let cakes cool in pans on a wire rack 20 minutes. Turn out onto rack, top-sides up; let cool completely. With a serrated knife, trim tops of cakes so they're level.
  • Line the edges of a cake stand or plate with strips of parchment. Place one cake layer on stand, trimmed-side up, and spread 1 1/2 cups buttercream evenly over top. Top with remaining cake layer, trimmed-side down.
  • Spread a thin layer of buttercream over top and sides. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes (this ensures a crumb-free finish). Spread remaining frosting evenly over top and sides. Cake can be stored in refrigerator up to 1 day; bring to room temperature before serving.

SPICED DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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This is a recipe from a cookbook called 250 Classic Recipe. Makes a 1-9inch layered cake. Note: If you decide to make cupcakes, when cool and ready to serve, scoop out centers and fill with pecan toffee ice cream or another kind.

Provided by MNgirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups sifted cake flour
1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 beaten eggs
4 ounces melted chocolate squares
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Sift flour, spices, baking soda and salt together 3 times.
  • Cream shortening with sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Add beaten eggs and chocolate and beat thoroughly.
  • Add sifted dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately in small amounts, beating well after each addition.
  • Add boiling water and blend. Pour into greased pans and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.2, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 31.1, Sodium 150.6, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 36.4, Protein 4.9

OLD-FASHIONED DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
3 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
3 large egg whites
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
Pinch salt
1 (10-inch) springform pan, buttered and the bottom lined with parchment or waxed paper

Steps:

  • Set a rack at the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
  • Sift flour, baking soda and salt, once then set aside. With an electric mixer set at medium speed, beat butter until soft and light. Add sugar and continue beating until very light, about 5 minutes. Beat in chocolate, then eggs, 1 at a time. Continue beating until light and smooth.
  • Beat in half the sour cream, then half the flour mixture, scraping bowl and beater(s). Repeat with remaining sour cream and flour mixture, scraping again. Combine vanilla and boiling water and gently beat into batter. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes, until firm and well risen. Cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes, then unmold and cool on a rack. For the frosting, combine all ingredients in bowl of mixer. Whisk to combine then place over a pan of simmering water, gently whisking until mixture is hot and sugar is dissolved. Use electric mixer on medium speed to beat until cooled, but not dry. To finish, cover top and side of cake with frosting, swirling it from the center outward.

DEVIL'S-FOOD CAKE



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield Eight to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 cup, plus 3 tablespoons, sugar
3 tablespoons water
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, separated
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Side     Bake     Spring

Yield makes one 3-layer 8-inch cake, one 2-layer 9-inch cake, or abour 3 dozen cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
2 cups buttermilk
1 1/3 cups vegetable or canola oil
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Grease three 8-inch round cake pans with butter or nonstick cooking spray and set aside. (Alternatively, you can use two 9-inch round pans, or prepare cupcake pans or other cake pans as directed.)
  • Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Whip the sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium speed until all the ingredients have blended together, about 30 seconds. (If a standing mixer is not available, the batter can be whisked by hand in a large mixing bowl for about 1 minute.)
  • Add approximately half the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Repeat with the remaining flour mixture. Remove the bowl from the mixer and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula to make sure that the flour is fully incorporated.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. The batter should come one-third or one-half the way up the sides of the pans.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, rotating the pans once halfway through.
  • When the centers of the cakes spring back to the touch, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 to 10 minutes in their pans. (You can also test for doneness by inserting a toothpick or fork into the center of the cake and checking that it comes out clean.) Run an offset spatula or dull knife between the sides of the cakes and the pans and transfer the cakes right side up to a wire rack to bring them to room temperature.
  • Once the cakes are at room temperature, ice as desired (see Icing a Cake, page 14). Uniced cakes can be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 2 days before icing and serving, or frozen for up to 2 weeks. (Trim the layers flat before freezing them. Once frozen, the layers need to sit at room temperature for only 15 minutes before you start icing them, but allow 2 hours at room temperature for the cake to thaw fully before serving it.)

HOMEMADE DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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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

3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 cups sugar, divided
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups whole milk, divided
3/4 cup shortening
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

DEEP DARK DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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Make and share this Deep Dark Devil's Food Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chicagopm

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 Bundt Cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package devil's food cake mix
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup chocolate chips
powdered sugar (or glaze if desired)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare bundt pan- oil and flour (I like to use Baker's Joy).
  • Mix cake mix, eggs, sour cream, water, oil and pudding mix until well blended.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Cool 20 minutes.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Dust with powdered sugar or glaze if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4689, Fat 256.6, SaturatedFat 90.8, Cholesterol 947.2, Sodium 6163.1, Carbohydrate 586.8, Fiber 26.1, Sugar 345.3, Protein 72.7

RED DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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This recipe was my great grandmother's and I request it for my birthday every year. So much better than a box mix.

Provided by jlsramek821

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup cocoa powder
½ cup shortening
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat sugar, cocoa powder, and shortening together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg at a time until smooth. Sift 2 cups flour, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add portions of flour mixture and milk alternately, beating well after each addition. Stir in boiling water and vanilla extract to form a thin batter. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 328.5 mg, Sugar 26.2 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and prep all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you have everything you need.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cake will be. Use high-quality cocoa powder, butter, and flour.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: The cake should be baked at 350°F (175°C). If the oven is too hot, the cake will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before you frost the cake, let it cool completely. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This devil's food cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is rich, moist, and chocolatey, with a delicious frosting. With a few simple tips, you can make this cake at home and impress your friends and family.

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