DEVIL'S FOOD CHOCOLATE CAKE (DAVID LEBOVITZ)
Yield 1 9-inch Cake
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Adjust the oven rack to the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. Butter two 9″ x 2″ cake pans and line the bottoms with circles of parchment paper. 3. To make the cake layers, sift together the cocoa powder, cake flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl. 4. In the bowl of a standing electric mixer, or by hand, beat together the butter and sugar about 5 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. (If using a standing electric mixer, stop the mixer as necessary to scrape down the sides to be sure everything is getting mixed in.) 5. Mix together the coffee and milk. Stir half of the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, the add the coffee and milk. Finally stir in the other half of the dry ingredients. 6. Divide the batter into the two prepared cake pans and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting. 7. To make the frosting, melt the chopped chocolate with the water (or cream) in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally until melted. Remove the bowl from the pan of water. 8. Cut the butter into small pieces and whisk them into the chocolate until completely melted and the ganache is smooth. Cool until spreadable, which may take about 1 hour at room temperature. To frost the cake: Run a knife around the inside of each of the cakes which will help release them from the pans. Tilt one cake out of the pan, remove the parchment paper from the bottom and invert it back onto a cake plate. Spread a good-sized layer of icing over the top. Top with the second cake layer and spread the top and sides with the remaining icing as decoratively as you want. Storage: Cake is best the day it is made, although it's fine the next day. Store at room temperature under a cake dome. Just be sure to keep cake out of the sun in the meantime.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The cake was moist and the frosting was not too sweet. I would definitely make this cake again.
Ahmaster
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.
Victior Vincent
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The texture was perfect and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Aqeeb Ahmad
[email protected]This cake is a waste of time and money. The cake is dry and the frosting is too sweet. I would not recommend this cake to anyone.
Lily Alsabrook
[email protected]I've tried this cake several times and I've never been able to get it to turn out right. The cake is always dry and the frosting is too runny. I would not recommend this cake to anyone.
francis michael
[email protected]This cake is a disappointment. The cake was dry and the frosting was too sweet. I would not recommend this cake to anyone.
Kumari Rani
[email protected]I made this cake for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.
Dorothy Kakoza
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover. It's so rich and decadent, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Sohel Chakma
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.
Lazy Russian
[email protected]This cake is a waste of time and money. The cake is dry and the frosting is too sweet. I would not recommend this cake to anyone.
Godspower Dc
[email protected]I've tried this cake several times and I've never been able to get it to turn out right. The cake is always dry and the frosting is too runny. I would not recommend this cake to anyone.
Robert Frederick
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. The cake was dry and the frosting was too sweet. I would not recommend this cake to anyone.
Khalid Khalid
[email protected]I made this cake for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.
Ali raza Bhatti
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover. It's so rich and decadent, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again.
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[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy.
Interlope Fur
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Kebba Drammeh
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The cake was moist and the frosting was not too sweet. I would definitely make this cake again.
Sydney Anita
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.
Md Mahebul
[email protected]This cake was absolutely divine! The texture was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.