DEVILS FOOD CAKE/1948 VERSION

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Devils Food Cake/1948 Version image

This is very moist, and takes on a bit of a red hue after cooling. You may use your favorite icing, the icing listed is my favorite, quick and tasty.

Provided by angelfan

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup cold water
2 teaspoons baking soda
2/3 cup butter
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup sour milk or 3/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix water, cocoa and baking soda, let stand while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
  • Cream butter and sugar, beat in eggs, add half the flour and half the milk beat well.
  • Add the cocoa mixture and remaining flour and milk and vanilla.
  • Bake in two greased and floured cake pans, at 350°F for 30 minutes or until cake tests done.
  • Frost with icing:2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 to 3/4 cup milnot.
  • Beat milnot canned milk into powdered sugar a little at a time until spreadable; add vanilla.

Christian Stagner
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This cake was delicious! I loved the rich chocolate flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


Luis Triminio
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it was perfect. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


alyssa coleman
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Allegra Smith
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add some more milk or butter to the batter next time.


Walter Portillo
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This cake was delicious! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


Jessica Hamilton
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. It turned out perfectly and everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Devenique Rogers
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I added some chocolate chips to the batter and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Md Kibriya
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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. I'm so glad I found this recipe!


VB Still
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Cabdalle Maxamed
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that it's not too sweet and the chocolate flavor is really rich. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jamyla Vida
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This cake is a chocolate lover's dream! It's rich, moist, and decadent, with a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this cake again and again!