DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE

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"THIS is a family favorite that we still enjoy. The 7-minute icing can also be used on other cake recipes, which makes it versatile. What's more, the icing can be tinted different colors to be more festive for different occasions."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
2 large egg whites
1-1/2 cups sugar
5 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, shortening and eggs. Add vanilla; beat well. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda and salt. Add alternately with buttermilk to the egg mixture. Pour batter into two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, combine first four ingredients in the top of a double boiler; beat with an electric mixer until thoroughly mixed. Place over rapidly boiling water and continue to beat for 7 minutes or until frosting will hold stiff peaks. Remove from boiling water and add vanilla. Continue to beat frosting until thick enough to spread. Frost cake when completely cooled.

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Fana Ndala
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This is the best devil's food cake recipe I've found online. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ahomed Niloy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great. Thanks for sharing!


Thapelo Swarts
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.


mariam bortei
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Binod Sharma
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I love the rich chocolate flavor of this cake. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Kilwan Staner
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This is my go-to recipe for devil's food cake. It's always a hit at parties and potlucks.


Khan Khamar
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This cake is so easy to make and it always comes out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.


J7 GLOBAL S.S KAZMI REAL STATE SADAAT
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one is an exception. It's not too sweet and the frosting is light and fluffy.


okori moses
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This is the best devil's food cake I've ever had. The frosting is rich and creamy, and the cake is moist and fluffy.


A S Alif Siddik
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out amazing. My friends and family love it!


Sumaiya Mim
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This devil's food cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's moist, decadent, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.