DELIGHTFUL DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE

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There's more than chocolate in this luscious layer cake. The creamy ricotta cheese frosting is flavored with orange juice, mini chocolate chips and bits of candied cherries. -Betty Knorr, Chandler, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup brewed coffee
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons chopped red candied cherries
2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
FROSTING:
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 to 4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Whisk the egg, buttermilk, coffee, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients until combined. , Coat a 9-in. round baking pan with cooking spray and dust with flour. Add batter. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack. Cool completely., For filling, combine ricotta, sugar and orange juice concentrate; fold in cherries and chips. Cut cake in half vertically. Spread filling over one half; top with remaining half., In a bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Frost top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Ridoy Don
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I'm going to try making this cake this weekend. It looks delicious!


Lawrence
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This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it. The ingredients are high quality and the end result is a delicious and impressive cake.


Gvh Ed
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as good as I hoped. It was a bit dry and the frosting was too sweet.


Naomi Willkenson
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday, and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she'd ever had.


Cheryl McKay
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This cake is a bit dense, but I like that. It's very chocolatey and rich. The frosting is also very good.


Juna Bc
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Annetjie Sehume
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I was looking for a devil's food cake recipe that wasn't too complicated, and this one fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to make and turned out great!


Maruf Hossain Hridoy
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This cake is so decadent, it's almost sinful! I love the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy frosting. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Malia Tonga
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for chocolate lovers.


Shelley Ringold
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I made a few substitutions to this recipe (I used almond flour instead of all-purpose flour, and I used coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar), and it turned out great! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy.


Muhamma Azam
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive cake that's perfect for any occasion.


Alena Swenor
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I'm a beginner baker, and this recipe was easy to follow. The cake turned out great, and I'm so proud of myself! Thanks for the recipe!


Psalmist Media
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best devil's food cake he'd ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Prince Benokoba
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Sulaiman Isah
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I was a bit skeptical about making this cake because I'm not a huge fan of chocolate. But I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Irfan Imon
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I've been baking for years, and this is one of the best devil's food cake recipes I've ever tried. It's easy to follow and produces a stunning cake that's sure to impress your guests.


Tim Moraru
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This devil's food cake was absolutely divine! The texture was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.