Devil’S Food Cake With Fudge Frosting 2

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, moist chocolate cake layered with decadent homemade fudge frosting
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This classic Devil’s Food Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring a deep, dark crumb that is incredibly moist and tender. The secret lies in using boiling water to bloom the cocoa powder, unlocking intense chocolate flavor without overpowering sweetness. Paired with a thick, glossy fudge frosting made from butter, confectioners’ sugar, and melted chocolate, this cake offers a perfect balance of texture and richness. It is an ideal centerpiece for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion calling for a truly indulgent treat. Simple ingredients come together to create a bakery-quality experience right in your own kitchen.

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Devil’S Food Cake With Fudge Frosting 2

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 1047.2

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This classic Devil's Food Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring a deep, dark crumb that is incredibly moist and tender. The secret lies in using boiling water to bloom the cocoa powder, unlocking intense chocolate flavor without overpowering sweetness. Paired with a thick, glossy fudge frosting made from butter, confectioners' sugar, and melted chocolate, this cake offers a perfect balance of texture and richness. It is an ideal centerpiece for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion calling for a truly indulgent treat. Simple ingredients come together to create a bakery-quality experience right in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans, or line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the boiling water. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. The batter will be thin.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting: Melt the unsweetened chocolate squares with half-and-half (or milk) over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  9. Beat the frosting butter until creamy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla, beating on low speed until incorporated.
  10. Slowly pour in the melted chocolate mixture while beating on high speed until the frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable.
  11. Spread a thick layer of frosting on the first cake layer, top with the second layer, and cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.

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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