Best 9 Lucias Devils Food Cake With Milk Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with Lucia's Devil's Food Cake, a symphony of rich chocolate flavors perfectly complemented by a luscious milk chocolate sour cream frosting. This decadent cake is a true delight for chocolate enthusiasts, featuring a moist and dense crumb that melts in your mouth. The milk chocolate sour cream frosting adds a velvety smoothness and a delightful tang that perfectly balances the sweetness of the cake.

This article presents two variations of this classic dessert: the original Lucia's Devil's Food Cake with Milk Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting and a gluten-free Devil's Food Cake with Chocolate Ganache Frosting. Both recipes promise an unforgettable taste experience, catering to different dietary preferences. The original recipe yields a towering two-layer cake, perfect for special occasions or large gatherings, while the gluten-free version offers a delectable single-layer cake that is equally satisfying.

Each recipe is meticulously explained with clear instructions and helpful tips, ensuring success even for novice bakers. The ingredient list includes pantry staples and easily accessible ingredients, making these cakes approachable for home cooks of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to impress your loved ones or a beginner seeking a delightful treat, this article has the perfect recipe for you.

Let's cook with our recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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If you love chocolate cake, you have to try this sinfully delicious recipe for Devil's Food Cake! It's an old-fashioned recipe that's intensely rich, moist yet dense, and totally decadent! Exploding with rich chocolate flavor and covered in chocolate frosting, it's sure to become your favorite chocolate cake recipe!

Provided by Ashley Manila

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (270 grams)
1 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened non-alkalized (85 grams)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
8 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (113 grams)
2 cups granulated sugar (400 grams)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed (106 grams)
3 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup vegetable oil (64 grams)
1 cup sour cream (245 grams), at room temperature
1 cup hot freshly brewed coffee (245 grams)
16 ounces high-quality semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped (I prefer between 60% and 62%)
1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 and 1/2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray two 9-inch round baking pans with non-stick baking pray. Line the bottom of each pan with a round of parchment paper. Then spray the parchment paper with non-stick baking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter at medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Gradually add in both sugars, one at a time, and beat until the sugar has been incorporated into the butter. Then increase the speed to high and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. You may need to stop the mixer and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl once in a while to ensure no butter is getting stuck.
  • Add in the eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition, and scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add in the vanilla extract and beat until combined.
  • In a spouted measuring cup, combine the oil and sour cream.
  • On the lowest speed setting available, add the flour in three additions, alternating with the sour cream mixture, in two addition, beating until just combined! You should still see the lightest trail of dry ingredients when you stop the mixer.
  • Pour in the hot coffee and let the mixture sit, undisturbed, for 30 seconds. Then, using a rubber spatula, gently stir until the batter is just evenly combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans (around 850 grams per pan) and smooth the tops with a rubber spatula.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 38 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, or with a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Place the cakes, in the pans, on a wire rack and cool for 20 minutes. Then invert the cakes onto the rack and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Finely chop the chocolate using a large chef's knife. Place the chopped chocolate into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
  • In a small saucepan heat the cream and corn syrup over medium-high heat until the mixture comes just short of a rolling boil. Remove the pan from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate.
  • Allow the mixture to sit, undisturbed, for 2 minutes. Then, using a rubber spatula or metal spoon, gently stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy. Stir in the vanilla.
  • With the mixer on medium-speed, add in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition, and not adding more until the first addition has been completely incorporated into the frosting. Beat in the salt.
  • Refrigerate the frosting, loosely covered, for about 1 hour, or until it's firm enough to spread. Frosting may be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored, covered, in the fridge. You'll need to let it come to room temperature before using.
  • Using a long, serrated knife, slice off the domed top of each cake layer so it is smooth and even. Then slice each cake in half horizontally, so that you have 4 even layers. Set all of the cake scraps aside, we'll use those later to decorate!
  • Place one cake layer on a large plate or cake stand. Spread 1/2 cup of the frosting on top of the cake, covering it completely. Then top with another cake layer, and repeat the layering process, ending with the last cake layer on top. Spread all remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
  • Using your hands, crumble up the remaining cake scraps until they're in fine crumbs. Pat the crumbs gently around the sides of the cake. You might have leftovers, which you may discard or enjoy as a snack!
  • Allow the cake to set for 20 minutes before slicing. Then serve, or store, in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving!

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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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 MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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This devilishly delicious, light and airy, all-occasion cake recipe was adapted from "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook," and the frosting recipe is courtesy of Matt Lewis of Baked.

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 15

1 1/2 cups (3 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
3 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
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
8 ounces milk chocolate
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons corn syrup
3 sticks unsalted butter, soft but cool, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9-by-2-inch round cake pans; line bottoms with parchment paper. Butter parchment; dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk cocoa with hot water until smooth. Whisk in sour cream; let cool. Into a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • 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; 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 cupcake tins); smooth with an offset spatula. Bake until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes (or 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.
  • Make the frosting: Finely chop both the bittersweet and milk chocolates. Place into a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream and corn syrup to a boil. Take off the heat and pour over chocolate. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Starting in the center, whisk towards the edges of the bowl until the chocolate is smooth. Let cool at room temperature.
  • Using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat at medium speed and gradually add butter until frosting is smooth and silky.
  • Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cake layers to make level. Transfer one of the layers to a cake turntable or platter to frost. With an offset spatula, spread top with 3/4 cup milk chocolate frosting. Place the second cake layer on top.
  • For the crumb coat, spread the entire cake with a thin coat of frosting using an offset spatula. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Spread the entire cake with remaining frosting, swirling to coat in a decorative fashion. Serve immediately, or refrigerate, covered with a cake dome. Let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.

DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE-SOUR CREAM FROSTING



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Beat sour cream and a splash of coffee into melted chocolate for an outrageous frosting for rich chocolate cake.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for buttering the pans
2 cups all-purpose flour
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 sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 pound milk chocolate chopped
1 pound semisweet chocolate chopped
One 16-ounce container sour cream (2 cups)
1 tablespoon brewed coffee
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter 2 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside. Bring 1 1/4 cups water and the milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • Beat the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the sugar, increase the speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy, stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add the cocoa and vanilla, and beat at medium speed for 1 minute. Reduce the speed to medium-low and add the eggs, one at a time, and beat for 1 minute between each addition. Reduce the mixer to low and beat in the flour in four additions. Carefully pour the hot milk mixture into the batter. Use a rubber spatula to stir until smooth. Evenly divide 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 pan and the centers spring back to the touch, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool the cakes in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert onto the rack and cool completely.
  • For the frosting: Bring about 1-inch of water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Put the milk and semisweet chocolates in a heatproof bowl that sits comfortably in the saucepan without touching the water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate completely melts and is smooth. Let cool slightly and then stir in the sour cream, coffee and vanilla until smooth. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the frosting is silky and fluffy. (Use the frosting right away as it will become firm as it sits.)
  • Put one cake layer on a serving plate or platter spread about one-third of the frosting all the way to the edge of the cake. Put the second cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides with the remaining frosting.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK CAKE WITH A SOUR CREAM FROSTING



Chocolate Buttermilk Cake With a Sour Cream Frosting image

A lovely dark, moist cake. The frosting is creamy and refreshing and is nice on other cakes too. It's a recipe from Judith Olney.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup good quality cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon instant coffee, dissolved in
1 tablespoon hot water
1 cup sour cream
1 cup icing sugar or 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted after measuring
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter a 10-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Cream together the butter and the sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, continue beating until thick and light.
  • Sieve together the cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and flour.
  • With your mixer on low speed add the dry ingredients in 4 portions, alternating with the buttermilk and coffee, beat until all is very well blended.
  • Pour the batter in the springform pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Run a knife around the edge of the cake and let the cake cool completely whilst in the pan.
  • Make the frosting just before you need it.
  • Mix together the sour cream and the icing sugar, whip the cream until stiff, then mix the two creams together.
  • Release the cake and turn it upside down on a platter.
  • With a serrated knife cut the cake into layers (I use a piece of sewing thread to cut the cake).
  • Spread frosting over one layer, carefully replace the other layer on the top and spread the rest of the frosting over the top and the sides.
  • Leave in the fridge until ready to serve.

OLD FASHIONED DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE (CAKE MIX DOCTOR)



Old Fashioned Devil's Food Cake (Cake Mix Doctor) image

This cake is delicious but truly it is "the icing on the cake" that makes it. Use the "Perfect Chocolate Frosting" and this cake will be perfect. Both the cake and icing recipes are from the Cake Mix Doctor cookbook.

Provided by Ann 3

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package devil's food cake mix or 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package devil's food cake mix with pudding
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 350°F; grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Place the cake mix, cocoa, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed 1 minute. Stop the machine and scrape down sides. Increase the speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more, scraping sides if needed. The batter will look well combined. Divide the batter evenly between cake pans, smoothing with rubber spatula. Place pans side by side in oven.
  • Bake the cakes until they spring back when lightly pressed with your finger, 28 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on wire racks for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and invert onto rack, and again until right side up and cool another 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.7, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 302.2, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 13.5, Protein 3.9

DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Devil's Food Cake with Creamy Chocolate Frosting image

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Fall     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup water
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Creamy Chocolate Frosting

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Butter two 9-inch-diameter pans with 1 3/4-inch-high sides. Dust with flour; discard excess. Bring 3/4 cup water to boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Whisk in cocoa to form paste. Cool slightly. Add buttermilk; whisk until blended.
  • Whisk flour and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and next 4 ingredients in large bowl until light, about 5 minutes. Beat in cocoa mixture. Add dry ingredients and beat just until blended. Divide batter between prepared pans.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on rack 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto racks; cool.
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread 3/4 cup frosting over. Top with second layer. Spread remaining frosting over entire cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; let stand at room temperature.)

"TOP TIER" DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH SOUR CREAM-FUDGE FROSTING



We love the idea of sharing the top tier of a wedding cake, but eating a dessert that's been frozen for a year can be less than satisfying. This adorable five-inch layer cake was inspired by the romantic tradition-and can be enjoyed right now.

Provided by Rochelle Palermo

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

¼ cup (21g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1 oz. (28g) high-quality milk chocolate, such as Lindt, Perugina, or Valrhona, chopped
¼ cup (57g) boiling water
¼ cup (57g) buttermilk
⅔ cup (80g) cake flour
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
⅓ cup (71g) dark brown sugar
¼ cup (50g) sugar
¼ cup (50g) canola oil
1 large egg
½ tsp. vanilla extract
8 oz. (227g) high-quality milk chocolate, such as Lindt, Perugina, or Valrhona, chopped
¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, room temperature
⅔ cup (150g) sour cream
4 tsp. light corn syrup
Organic roses (for garnish)
2 5-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Butter two 5-inch cake pans with 2-inch-high sides. Line bottom of pans with parchment paper; butter parchment. Combine cocoa powder and milk chocolate in medium bowl. Pour 1/4 cup boiling water over; whisk until mixture is smooth. Whisk in buttermilk.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in another medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat both sugars, oil, egg, and vanilla in large bowl until well blended. Add flour and cocoa mixtures; beat until blended (batter will be thin). Divide batter between pans.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out with some crumbs attached, 28 to 30 minutes. Cool in pans on racks 15 minutes. Turn out onto racks; peel off parchment. Turn over; cool on racks.
  • Place chocolate in large metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water and stir until melted and smooth. Remove bowl from over water. Add butter and stir until melted, then add sour cream and corn syrup and whisk until smooth. Let frosting stand at room temperature until thick enough to spread, about 20 minutes.
  • Using serrated knife, trim top of cakes to make level. Cut each cake horizontally in half. Place 1 cake layer, cut side up, on platter. Spread 1/4 cup frosting over, leaving 1/2-inch border. Top with second cake layer, cut side down. Spread 1/4 cup frosting over, leaving 1/2-inch border. Top with third cake layer, cut side up. Spread 1/4 cup frosting over, leaving 1/2-inch border. Top with remaining cake layer, cut side down. Spread 1/3 cup frosting over top and sides. Chill until frosting is set, about 30 minutes. Keep remaining frosting at room temperature.
  • Spread remaining frosting evenly over top and sides of cake. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover with cake dome and store at room temperature.
  • Arrange roses atop cake and serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in a better-tasting cake. Use real butter, sour cream, and chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: Measuring your ingredients accurately is important for ensuring that the cake turns out correctly. Use a kitchen scale for the most accurate results.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time: Adding the eggs one at a time will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: Preheat the oven before baking the cake to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This devil's food cake with milk chocolate sour cream frosting is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is rich and creamy. Follow the tips above to ensure that your cake turns out perfectly.

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