DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Grease three 8-inch round cake pans with butter or nonstick cooking spray and set aside. (Alternatively, you can use two 9-inch round pans, or prepare cupcake pans or other cake pans as directed.)
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Whip the sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium speed until all the ingredients have blended together, about 30 seconds. (If a standing mixer is not available, the batter can be whisked by hand in a large mixing bowl for about 1 minute.)
- Add approximately half the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Repeat with the remaining flour mixture. Remove the bowl from the mixer and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula to make sure that the flour is fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. The batter should come one-third or one-half the way up the sides of the pans.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, rotating the pans once halfway through.
- When the centers of the cakes spring back to the touch, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 to 10 minutes in their pans. (You can also test for doneness by inserting a toothpick or fork into the center of the cake and checking that it comes out clean.) Run an offset spatula or dull knife between the sides of the cakes and the pans and transfer the cakes right side up to a wire rack to bring them to room temperature.
- Once the cakes are at room temperature, ice as desired (see Icing a Cake, page 14). Uniced cakes can be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 2 days before icing and serving, or frozen for up to 2 weeks. (Trim the layers flat before freezing them. Once frozen, the layers need to sit at room temperature for only 15 minutes before you start icing them, but allow 2 hours at room temperature for the cake to thaw fully before serving it.)
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Sunita Tharuni
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and my cake turned out great!
Jonas Wicker
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was good.
Jasonlee Nichols
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and he was so happy! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Reachel Munemo
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Ali Abdalla
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out beautifully! It was the perfect dessert for my dinner party.
Dorota B.
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still good.
Sbahle Mkhonza
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfect.
Risirasa Sweets
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Jaya Oli
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the chocolate flavor was weak.
Phoenix BG
[email protected]I've tried a lot of devil's food cake recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's the perfect balance of chocolate and sweetness.
Lerato Matloga
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe and make a delicious cake.
Terry Jones
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked. I think I might have overbaked it.
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[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Nandipha Ntini
[email protected]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.
Muhin Molla
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the cake was moist and fluffy.
KING MIAN RAHAT
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to chocolate cake recipe.
Todd Wallace
[email protected]This devil's food cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and chocolatey, with a perfect crumb. Everyone raved about it.