DELIGHTFUL DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE

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There's more than chocolate in this luscious layer cake. The creamy ricotta cheese frosting is flavored with orange juice, mini chocolate chips and bits of candied cherries. -Betty Knorr, Chandler, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup brewed coffee
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons chopped red candied cherries
2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
FROSTING:
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 to 4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Whisk the egg, buttermilk, coffee, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients until combined. , Coat a 9-in. round baking pan with cooking spray and dust with flour. Add batter. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack. Cool completely., For filling, combine ricotta, sugar and orange juice concentrate; fold in cherries and chips. Cut cake in half vertically. Spread filling over one half; top with remaining half., In a bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Frost top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Ahah Whs
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Ayoush Halak
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Riyaz RiaZ
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Kiran Ail
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This cake is amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


harrison wanyoko
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had. It's so moist and fluffy.


Gerum Ambacu
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Chase Milligan
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This cake is a winner! It's moist, chocolatey, and the frosting is to die for.


Youssef Aldeewan
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This cake is delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent.


DIVYNE PERRIN
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Jamanda Suggs
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the chocolate frosting pairs with the cake.


Madhav Siwakoti
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. It turned out great and my family loved it.


Ruwaifa Hussain
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Bob Large
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


heathyycliffyy
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! It's so moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is perfect.


Atif Whwwjkww
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This cake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this again.