Devil’S Food Cake With Fudge Frosting 2

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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Rich, moist chocolate cake layered with silky homemade fudge frosting for an indulgent treat.
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This classic Devil’s Food Cake is the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream. The secret to its incredibly moist texture lies in using boiling water, which blooms the cocoa powder for a deep, intense chocolate flavor that mixes simply can’t replicate. The tender crumb is perfectly balanced by a rich, homemade fudge frosting made with real butter and unsweetened chocolate. It’s not overly sweet, allowing the quality of the cocoa to shine through. This cake is perfect for birthdays, holiday gatherings, or simply when you need a serious comfort food fix. It looks impressive but is straightforward to bake, making it a reliable showstopper for any dessert table.

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Devil’S Food Cake With Fudge Frosting 2

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 1047.2

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This classic Devil's Food Cake is the ultimate chocolate lover's dream. The secret to its incredibly moist texture lies in using boiling water, which blooms the cocoa powder for a deep, intense chocolate flavor that mixes simply can't replicate. The tender crumb is perfectly balanced by a rich, homemade fudge frosting made with real butter and unsweetened chocolate. It&# 226;ÂÂs not overly sweet, allowing the quality of the cocoa to shine through. This cake is perfect for birthdays, holiday gatherings, or simply when you need a serious comfort food fix. It looks impressive but is straightforward to bake, making it a reliable showstopper for any dessert table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Grease two 8-inch round cake pans with butter, then dust generously with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the butter. Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is pale, silvery, and light.
  6. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  7. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the sifted dry ingredients alternately with the boiling water, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined after each addition. The batter will be thin.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops spring back when lightly touched.
  10. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
  11. For the frosting: Melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter and 2 squares (1 oz each) of unsweetened chocolate together in a double boiler or microwave.
  12. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, 2 tablespoons half-and-half (or milk), and 2 cups unsifted confectioners' sugar.
  13. Beat the frosting mixture until smooth and glossy. Spread over the cooled cake layers.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1047.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.1g54%
Saturated Fat 19.2g96%
Cholesterol 251.0mg84%
Sodium 2507.3mg105%
Total Carbohydrate 179.2g60%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g50%
Sugars 76.4g
Protein 21.4g43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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