DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH BURNT SUGAR FROSTING
My mother, Thelma Neese Gwaltney, made this cake many, many Sundays and served it after a glorious fried chicken dinner. How I would love to go back in time to one of those Sundays. Since I can't do that, I can try my best to duplicate her wonderful cake and frosting. Photo source:...
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Chocolate
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. FOR CAKE: Combine the cocoa with 1/3 cup sugar; pour into the scalded milk gradually, stirring constantly until well blended. Set aside to cool.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining 1 cup sugar, soda, and salt. Add the shortening and half of the cooled cocoa and milk mixture. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add eggs, vanilla, and remaining cocoa and milk mixture. Continue beating for about 2 minutes, scraping bowl with a spatula occasionally.
- 3. Pour cake batter into a greased 9x13x2" cake pan and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool and frost.
- 4. FOR FROSTING: mix the brown sugar with 2 Tbsp. milk in a medium saucepan. Over low heat bring to a ROLLING boil. Remove from heat. Add the butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Beat until cool and then frost the cake. If frosting is too thick, you can add a little more milk.
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[email protected]This cake was a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Rakiba Sumon
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for a chocolate lover. The cake is rich and decadent, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Carmelia Bishop
[email protected]The cake was moist and flavorful, but the frosting was a bit too sweet.
Ena Yet
[email protected]I've never made a devil's food cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!
Kashif Alii Alii
[email protected]This cake was a bit too rich for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Lucia zinhle
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best devil's food cake he's ever had.
Mr sahed
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.
Majid Abbaxi
[email protected]The burnt sugar frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself was delicious.
Jan Meyer
[email protected]This is the best devil's food cake I've ever had! The cake is moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sho Mi
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was amazing. I would make this again, but I would use a different cake recipe.
Abutaleb Shekh
[email protected]This was my first time making a devil's food cake and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the cake was delicious.
Jared D
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy.
Caleb Broach
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a great dessert.
Yvonne Reilly
[email protected]This devil's food cake was a hit! The cake was moist and chocolatey, and the burnt sugar frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.