DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE

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"THIS is a family favorite that we still enjoy. The 7-minute icing can also be used on other cake recipes, which makes it versatile. What's more, the icing can be tinted different colors to be more festive for different occasions."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
2 large egg whites
1-1/2 cups sugar
5 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, shortening and eggs. Add vanilla; beat well. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda and salt. Add alternately with buttermilk to the egg mixture. Pour batter into two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, combine first four ingredients in the top of a double boiler; beat with an electric mixer until thoroughly mixed. Place over rapidly boiling water and continue to beat for 7 minutes or until frosting will hold stiff peaks. Remove from boiling water and add vanilla. Continue to beat frosting until thick enough to spread. Frost cake when completely cooled.

Nutrition Facts :

Zainab Abdo
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I've tried many devil's food cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of moist, chocolatey, and rich.


Alex Manuel Aponte
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I highly recommend it.


Mst Rumi
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I really enjoyed this one. It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfect.


Akaj Hob
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Brian Torres
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect chocolate cake for any occasion.


Akankwatsa Doreen
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Shahzoor Ali
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was rich and creamy.


DopeTaurus64
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the chocolate flavor was good.


clearlevel skaters
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I've been looking for a good devil's food cake recipe and this one is perfect. It's easy to make and the cake is always delicious.


Davian Munroe
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This cake is the best chocolate cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful.


Tofail khan
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I was a little disappointed with this cake. It was dry and the chocolate flavor was not very strong.


nassuuna shufulah
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This cake was so good! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes.


Sabir Khani
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I've never made a devil's food cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Ansharah Nomi
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I love how moist and chocolatey this cake is. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


bishnu puri09
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The cake was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Massah Pess
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Alinawaz Katyar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Mansur musa
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This cake is so moist and rich. The chocolate flavor is amazing.


Sobi Jutt
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to chocolate cake recipe.


Tony Rubz
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


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