DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE

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Provided by Dan Langan

Categories     dessert

Time 3h5m

Yield Three 8-inch cake layers, or 48 ounces of batter

Number Of Ingredients 14

Unsalted butter, for greasing
2 ounces semisweet baking chocolate or chocolate chips
100 grams (1 cup) cocoa (use high fat cocoa, 22 to 24 percent fat)
4 teaspoons instant coffee or espresso
8 fluid ounces boiling water
400 grams (2 cups) white sugar
220 grams (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon table salt
8 ounces (1 cup) buttermilk
4 fluid ounces vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons quality vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease three 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment.
  • Combine the chocolate, cocoa and instant coffee. Pour the hot water over to melt; let sit 2 to 3 minutes and then whisk until smooth.
  • Add the sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt into mixer bowl and mix on low with the paddle attachment to combine.
  • Add the buttermilk to the chocolate mixture to cool it slightly more.
  • Whisk together the oil, eggs and vanilla.
  • Add the chocolate and wet ingredients to the dry. Turn the mixer on low and combine until the dry is moistened. Raise the mixer speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes, scraping halfway through.
  • Scrape into pans and bake until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 15 minutes, and then turn onto a rack to cool. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.

Naod Mesfin
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This was my first time making devil's food cake and it turned out great! The cake was moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The frosting was also delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Rs乂Jidanシ TM
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This devil's food cake is to die for! The cake is moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The frosting is also amazing, it's creamy and chocolatey. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


SN Shakib Ahmmed
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The cake was moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Cheng Kim
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This devil's food cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The frosting is also amazing, it's creamy and chocolatey. I highly recommend this recipe.


Paceon Woods
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The frosting was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


Libby Bartley
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This was my first time making devil's food cake and it turned out great! The cake was moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The frosting was also delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Aliyu Ladan
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This devil's food cake is to die for! The cake is moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The frosting is also amazing, it's creamy and chocolatey. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Noemi Zamora
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The frosting was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


Bishal Woli
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This devil's food cake is the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The frosting is also amazing, it's creamy and chocolatey. I highly recommend this recipe.


Xavion Wheeler
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The cake was moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Nowrin islam Nur
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great. It was moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The frosting was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


RIFLE DASH 26
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This devil's food cake is the best chocolate cake I've ever had. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The frosting is also amazing, it's creamy and chocolatey. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Thando Handa
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is dense and moist, with a deep chocolate flavor. The frosting is rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the cake. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ambri Hidri
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This devil's food cake is my new go-to chocolate cake recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. I love to frost it with chocolate ganache or whipped cream.


Scotty Pearson
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and it was a huge hit! He loved the chocolate flavor and the moist texture. The cake was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.


Umar Naroth
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This devil's food cake was a real treat! The texture was moist and decadent, and the chocolate flavor was rich and intense. I loved the addition of the sour cream, which gave the cake a lovely tang. I will definitely be making this cake again.