Best 6 Old Fashioned Red Devils Food Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Old Fashioned Red Devils Food Cake, a timeless classic that has captivated taste buds for generations. This iconic cake boasts a rich, velvety crumb, a deep red color, and a tantalizing chocolate flavor that lingers on the palate. With its moist and fluffy texture, each bite promises an explosion of chocolatey goodness. Accompanying this classic recipe are three additional variations that offer unique twists on the traditional cake. For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, the Gluten-Free Red Devils Food Cake provides a delightful option without compromising on taste or texture. Chocoholics will rejoice in the Double Chocolate Red Devils Food Cake, an extravagant treat that amps up the chocolate intensity with an extra dose of cocoa powder and melted chocolate. Lastly, the Red Velvet Devils Food Cake combines the best of both worlds, featuring a vibrant red color and a subtle hint of cocoa for a delightful combination of flavors. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating these irresistible Red Devils Food Cakes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RED DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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A classic chocolate layer cake frosted with the smoothest vanilla frosting you've ever tasted. Who could resist?

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans, or 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans.
  • Bake rounds 30 to 35 minutes, rectangle 35 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar and butter with spoon or electric mixer on low speed. Stir in vanilla and enough milk until smooth and spreadable. Fill and frost round layers or frost top of rectangle with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg

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!

OLD FASHIONED "RED" DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



Old Fashioned

This is an easy recipe to make, but so delicious to eat! It can be prepared in two 8-inch layer cake pans or one 9x13 cake pan.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups cake flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 cup soft shortening
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix together, in large bowl, cake flour, sugar, soda, salt and cocoa.
  • Add shortening, and 2/3 cup milk. Beat together for 2 minutes. Add 1/3 cup milk, eggs and vanilla. Beat 2 more minutes.
  • Pour into prepared pan (s).
  • Bake at 350F until done, about 35 minutes, depending on the size of the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.6, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 45.7, Sodium 416.3, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 30.2, Protein 4.6

OLD-FASHIONED DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
3 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
3 large egg whites
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
Pinch salt
1 (10-inch) springform pan, buttered and the bottom lined with parchment or waxed paper

Steps:

  • Set a rack at the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
  • Sift flour, baking soda and salt, once then set aside. With an electric mixer set at medium speed, beat butter until soft and light. Add sugar and continue beating until very light, about 5 minutes. Beat in chocolate, then eggs, 1 at a time. Continue beating until light and smooth.
  • Beat in half the sour cream, then half the flour mixture, scraping bowl and beater(s). Repeat with remaining sour cream and flour mixture, scraping again. Combine vanilla and boiling water and gently beat into batter. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes, until firm and well risen. Cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes, then unmold and cool on a rack. For the frosting, combine all ingredients in bowl of mixer. Whisk to combine then place over a pan of simmering water, gently whisking until mixture is hot and sugar is dissolved. Use electric mixer on medium speed to beat until cooled, but not dry. To finish, cover top and side of cake with frosting, swirling it from the center outward.

DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE I



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This is an old-fashioned, but easy-to-make devil's food cake recipe. Pound cake like texture and sinfully chocolately. This is from an old Philadelphia Bakery. Great when frosted with Chocolate Fudge Buttercream Frosting.

Provided by Debra Steward

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup water
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan or two 9 inch round pans.
  • In a small pan melt the butter or margarine with the unsweetened chocolate. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Cream together the sugar and the eggs until light in color. Add the chocolate mixture to the eggs and temper mixture by beating well (so you don't end up with scrambled eggs!) Add 1 cup boiled water (still warm) and blend well. Mixture will be very liquid.
  • Mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add this mixture to the chocolate mixture and blend well.
  • Mix together the vinegar and the milk and stir into the chocolate batter. Pour into prepared pan(s).
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cake divides well for filling with mousse, or ganache, or black forest fillings. The best clue to this cake being nearly done is that you will start to smell the aroma of chocolate filling your house!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 25.9 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 138.1 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

RED DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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This is the best chocolate cake recipe I've ever discovered bar none. I've been making this cake to rave reviews since 1966. Give it a try and see if you don't agree.

Provided by Happy Hippie

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup cold water
1/2 cup cocoa
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 cup cold water
3 egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Prepare greased baking pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Baking time is 30 minutes. Time will vary depending on size of pans or muffin cups used.
  • Stir shortening to soften.
  • Gradually add 1 cup sugar, creaming together until light and fluffy.
  • Add salt and vanilla. Combine mixture.
  • Add flour alternately with 1 cup cold water, beginning and ending with flour. Beat after each addition.
  • Beat egg whites till soft peaks form; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.
  • Dissolve baking soda in 1/3 cup cold water; stir into batter mixing thoroughly.
  • Pour batter into prepared baking pans.

Tips:

  • Use the right ingredients. Good quality ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your cake. Make sure your butter is unsalted and at room temperature, and use fresh eggs.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter and make the cake light and airy.
  • Gradually add the eggs to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift the flour before measuring it. This will help to ensure that you have the correct amount of flour in your batter.
  • Gently fold the flour into the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk or buttermilk. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Check the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. The toothpick should come out clean when the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Old Fashioned Red Devil's Food Cake is a delicious and classic cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try.

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