Best 8 Devils Food Cake With Fluffy Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the decadent pleasure of our devil's food cake, a classic dessert elevated to new heights with its rich, moist chocolate layers and a cloud-like fluffy frosting. This devilishly delicious cake is perfect for any occasion, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations. With its striking appearance and irresistible taste, it's sure to be the star of the show.

But that's not all! This article offers a treasure trove of additional recipes to satisfy your sweet cravings. Discover the secrets of our creamy chocolate ganache, a versatile topping that adds a touch of sophistication to any dessert. Learn how to make a luscious chocolate buttercream frosting, perfect for those who love a rich and decadent frosting. And for a lighter option, try our fluffy vanilla frosting, a delightful complement to the intense chocolate flavor of the cake.

Let's cook with our recipes!

THE BEST DEVILS FOOD CAKE



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A light and fluffy devil's food cake! Easy recipe!

Provided by divas can cook

Categories     cake

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup prepared hot coffee
1 cup canola oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners sugar sifted
16 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease and lightly flour (2) 9-inch round cake pans. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
  • Stir in coffee, oil, and buttermilk and mix just until combined.
  • Add eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared baking pans.
  • Bake on the middle rack for 30 minutes. (may need more or less time)
  • Let cakes cool in pans until pans are cool enough to touch, and then remove cakes and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • While cakes are cooling, prepare frosting by creaming the butter with a mixer in a medium bowl.
  • Slowly add powdered sugar until the mixture is thick and combined.
  • Mix in heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract.
  • Mix on medium speed, for 2-3 minutes or until frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Frost cooled cakes using an offset spatula.
  • Store cakes in an airtight cake container.

DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING



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This recipe won several blue ribbons at our state fair. The made-from-scratch chocolate layer cake topped with a fudgy homemade frosting is truly a can't-miss dessert. -Donna Carman, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
2-1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sour cream
1 cup water
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and cooled chocolate. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream and water, beating well after each addition., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes. In a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add chocolate mixture, beating until light and fluffy. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 104g carbohydrate (77g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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A decadently fudgy chocolate cake with a smooth, deep chocolaty buttercream frosting. Every bite of this Devil's Food Cake is sinfully delicious!

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder*
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup natural unsweetened or Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
Large pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour (or spray with baking spray) bottom and sides of three 8-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer, beat 3/4 cup butter, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt a good 5 minutes on medium speed until very fluffy and light.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk or sift together flour, 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder and baking powder until very well mixed and no lumps remain.
  • Beat eggs (on medium speed) one at a time into butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Add one-third of flour mixture to batter, then add 3/4 cup milk, another third of the flour mixture, the remaining 3/4 cup milk and the 2 teaspoons vanilla, and the remaining flour mixture, stirring to combine after each addition and scraping sides and bottom of bowl occasionally with a spatula. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
  • Bake cakes 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans on a cooling rack 10 minutes, then remove from cake pans and cool completely on cooling racks.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: In a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat 1 cup butter on high speed 4 full minutes until pale, smooth and very creamy. Whisk or sift together powdered sugar and 3/4 cup cocoa powder until very well mixed. On low speed, gradually beat in sugar-cocoa mixture, then 1/2 cup milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla and pinch of salt. Beat on low speed 1 minute, then increase to medium-high speed and beat for a full 3 to 4 minutes until frosting is smooth, light, fluffy and creamy. Add more milk or powdered sugar to thin or thicken frosting as desired.
  • Place one fully cooled cake layer on a cake stand or serving plate. Top with approximately 1 cup of frosting, in dollops; gently spread to cover entire top of cake layer. Top with second cake layer. Repeat process, topping and spreading with another approximately 1 cup frosting. Top with third cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Cover with a cake dome or upside-down plate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 588 calories, Sugar 79.9 g, Sodium 128.2 mg, Fat 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 97 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6 g, Cholesterol 100.5 mg

CHOCOLATE FROSTING FOR DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 1/2 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
1 ounce mayonnaise
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
8 ounces powdered sugar
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Beat the butter and mayonnaise in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, on high, until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. With the mixer on low, slowly add the melted chocolate. Continue mixing on low speed until all of the chocolate is incorporated, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Turn off the mixer and add one-third of the sugar. Mix on low to combine, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Repeat until all of the sugar has been incorporated. Add the salt and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and lightens slightly in color, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Use immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 hours or refrigerate for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before using chilled frosting.

DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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What's black and white and delicious all over? This double-decker chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans
2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 cup milk
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, at room temperature
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, cut into cubes, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 cup cold heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Bring the milk and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Beat the butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, increase the speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally. Add the cocoa powder and vanilla and beat at medium speed for 1 minute. Reduce the speed to medium-low and add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating for 1 minute after each addition.
  • Reduce the mixer to low and beat in the flour mixture in four additions. Carefully pour the hot milk mixture into the batter. Stir using a rubber spatula until smooth. Evenly divide the batter between the prepared pans and lightly tap the pans on the counter.
  • Bake until the cakes begin to pull away from sides of the pans and the centers spring back when pressed gently, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool the cakes in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert onto the rack and cool completely. Peel the parchment from the bottoms.
  • Beat the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally, until smooth, about 2 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt. Gradually increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat until the frosting is fluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes. With the mixer running on medium-high speed, slowly pour in the heavy cream until it is fully incorporated. Continue beating until the frosting is slightly lighter in color and creamy, about 1 minute more.
  • Put one cake round on a serving plate; spread about one-third of the frosting over the top, going to the edge of the cake. Place the second cake round on top. Frost the top and sides with the remaining frosting.
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FUDGY DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE FROSTING



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For the ultimate chocolate lover, make this rich, dense chocolate cake with an equally intense, chocolatey frosting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch layer cake or 3 dozen standard cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups (3 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted, plus more for pans
3/4 cup hot water
3/4 cup sour cream
4 ounces (61 percent cacao) bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
2 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache Frosting for Fudgy Devil's Food Cake

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9-by-2-inch round cake pans; line bottoms with parchment paper rounds. Butter parchment; dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa and hot water until smooth. Whisk in sour cream; let cool, then whisk in chocolate. Into a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition; scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in vanilla. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture in two parts, alternating with the cocoa mixture and beginning and ending with the flour; beat until combined.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans (or muffin tins lined with paper liners); smooth with an offset spatula. Bake until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes (18 to 20 minutes for cupcakes).
  • Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool 15 minutes. Invert cakes onto rack; peel off parchment. Re-invert cakes; let cool completely, top sides up.
  • Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cake layers to level. Transfer a cake layer to a cake turntable or platter to frost. Using an offset spatula, spread 3/4 cup frosting on top. Set remaining cake layer into place.
  • Spread remaining frosting over entire cake, swirling to coat. Serve immediately, or cover with a cake dome and refrigerate; let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.

MAGNOLIA BAKERY'S DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH FLUFFY COCONUT ICING



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Make and share this Magnolia Bakery's Devil's Food Cake With Fluffy Coconut Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 cups light brown sugar
3 large eggs (room temp, separated)
9 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 egg whites
2 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup cold water
1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Make Cake: Grease and flour three 9x2" round cake pans and line bottoms with waxed paper; set aside.
  • Sift dry ingredients and set aside.
  • Using medium speed of mixer, cream butter until smooth.
  • Add sugar and beat until fluffy for 3 minutes.
  • In separate bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored for 2 minutes.
  • Add beaten yolks to butter mix and beat well.
  • Add chocolate, mixing well.
  • Add dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with milk and vanilla.
  • With each addition, beat until well mixed, but do not overbeat.
  • Using a spatula, scrape down bowl, making sure ingredients are well blended and batter is smooth.
  • In separate bowl, beat egg whites on high to soft peaks.
  • Gently fold into batter.
  • Divide batter into pans and bake at 350º for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool in pans 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pans and cool completely on wire rack.
  • Make Icing: Combine egg whites, sugar, water, corn syrup, salt in top of double boiler.
  • Place over rapidly boiling water.
  • Using high speed, beat constantly 6 to 8 minutes, or until icing stands in soft peaks.
  • Remove from heat, add vanilla and beat 1 minute, or until icing has desired spreading consistency.
  • Use immediately.
  • On cooled cake, ice between layers, then ice top and sides of cake with seven minute icing.
  • Sprinkle top and sides generously with coconut.

DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH BLACK PEPPER BUTTERCREAM



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Like all the best devil's food cakes, this six-layer beauty has a deeply fudgy flavor and a light and feathery texture. In between the tender cake layers, a black pepper and vanilla buttercream creates a soft and creamy contrast to the dense fudge frosting on the top and sides. With six layers and two frostings, this cake is definitely a project, but one well worth making if you want to impress. And you can make it in stages. The frostings can be made up to a week ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Bring them to room temperature and briefly beat with an electric mixer before assembling the cake. The cake layers themselves can be baked a day ahead. Store them, well-wrapped, at room temperature.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     project, dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

10 tablespoons/140 grams unsalted butter, softened, more for greasing pans
2/3 cup/70 grams unsweetened natural (not Dutch-processed) cocoa powder, more for pans
3/4 cup/180 milliliters whole milk
2 cups/200 grams cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons/10 grams baking soda
1/2 teaspoon/3 grams baking powder
1/2 teaspoon/3 grams kosher salt, more as needed
1 3/4 cups/350 grams granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons/10 milliliters vanilla extract
5 large egg whites
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
Large pinch kosher salt
3 sticks plus 2 tablespoons/365 grams unsalted butter, softened
1 vanilla bean pod, split lengthwise, seeds scraped
1 teaspoon/5 grams coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups/300 grams granulated sugar
1 cup/240 milliliters heavy cream
Pinch kosher salt
6 ounces/170 grams unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
8 tablespoons/112 grams unsalted butter, diced
2 teaspoons/10 milliliters vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 3 8-inch round baking pans, line the bottoms of each with a round of parchment paper and grease the paper. Use a little cocoa powder to coat the insides of the pans, rotating pans so the cocoa comes up the sides, then tap out excess.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and 2/3 cup boiling water. Whisk in milk. In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, until incorporated. Beat in vanilla. With the mixer running on low speed, beat in a third of the dry ingredients, followed by half the cocoa mixture. Add remaining portions, alternating between two mixtures. Beat until smooth.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake until the centers of the cakes are firm to the touch, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool cakes in their pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes; turn them out onto the rack to cool completely. (Peel off parchment paper if it sticks to the cakes.)
  • Make the buttercream: Fill a medium pot halfway with water (or use a double-boiler) and bring to a simmer. In a heatproof bowl that fits over pot, whisk together egg whites, sugar and salt. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar dissolves and mixture reaches 140 degrees on a candy or instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes.
  • Using an electric mixer, whip until completely cooled and thick, about 5 minutes. Beat in butter a little at a time, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. Beat in vanilla bean seeds and pepper.
  • Using a serrated knife, slice each cake in half horizontally. Place one bottom layer on a large platter or cake stand. Top evenly with a thin layer of buttercream. Repeat, alternating between cake and frosting, ending with a layer of cake. Cover cake loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate while you prepare fudge frosting. (Cake can rest in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.)
  • Make the frosting: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, heavy cream and salt. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar completely dissolves, about 5 minutes. Scrape mixture into a bowl. Stir in chocolate, butter and vanilla until smooth. Set bowl over a larger bowl filled with ice. Use a hand mixer or an immersion blender with the whisk attachment to whip until mixture is thick and cool, about 5 minutes. Spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake.

Tips:

  • To achieve a moist and fluffy cake, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. This allows them to blend more evenly and creates a smoother batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a dense, tough cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder. A good cocoa powder will give your cake a rich, chocolatey flavor.
  • For a smooth and creamy frosting, make sure the butter is softened to room temperature before whipping.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter, one cup at a time. This will prevent the frosting from becoming lumpy.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk or cream to thin it out.
  • For a professional touch, use a piping bag to decorate your cake with frosting.

Conclusion:

This devil's food cake with fluffy frosting is a delicious and decadent treat that is sure to impress. With its moist and fluffy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Follow the tips above to ensure your cake turns out perfectly every time.

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