MOIST DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH MRS. MILMAN'S CHOCOLATE FROSTING
This is the best birthday cake a chocolate lover could have, courtesy of former crafts and editorial director Hannah Milman's mother. The frosting requires constant stirring for about thirty minutes, but the result is such chocolaty goodness, you'll know every swipe of the spoon was worth it.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter three 8-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment; butter parchment. Dust with cocoa powder; tap out excess. Set aside. Sift cocoa powder into a medium bowl; whisk in boiling water. Set aside to cool.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl; set aside. Put butter into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until creamy. Gradually mix in sugar until pale and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs, a bit at a time, mixing well between each addition; mix until well blended. Mix in vanilla.
- Whisk milk into reserved cocoa mixture. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the cocoa mixture.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared pans; smooth tops with an offset spatula. Bake, rotating pans halfway through, until a cake tester inserted into centers comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool in pans on wire racks 15 minutes. Turn our cakes onto racks; remove parchment, and reinvert. Let cool completely.
- Place 1 cake layer on a serving platter or cake stand. Spread 1 1/2 cups frosting over top. Add second cake layer, and spread 1 1/2 cups frosting over top. Top with third cake layer. Spread remaining 3 cups frosting over top and sides of assembled cake. Cake can be covered with a cake dome or plastic wrap, and stored at room temperature up to 3 days.
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Siyanda Mhlanga
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this cake. It was moist, flavorful, and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it to others.
MD Jakir Maida
[email protected]This cake is a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, fluffier cake.
Pk Polok
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and chocolatey. The frosting is also delicious, and it's not too sweet.
adil majeed
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just because. It's always a hit.
KASIM OLUOCH
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one is really good. It's moist and flavorful, and the frosting is nice and creamy.
W M
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I might try using less sugar next time.
Rahman Sayedur
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together. No need for any fancy equipment.
Sabbir boss
[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.
Samir Noyeem
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I love the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy frosting. It's perfect for any occasion.
ws Gaming
[email protected]I was disappointed with this cake. It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Shareef Larka
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. The frosting is also delicious, but it's a bit too sweet for my taste. I might try using a different frosting next time.
F2Fx SILENT
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to chocolate cake recipe.
Street Life Stories
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this cake again.