THE ULTIMATE DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE
Not for the faint of heart, our version of devil's food cake is infused with melted chocolate (in addition to the usual cocoa powder) and sour cream to create a richer chocolate flavor and help it stay moist. Get our step-by-step guide here.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment rounds; butter parchment. Stir together boiling water, cocoa, and chocolate in a bowl. Let cool 10 minutes. Whisk together flour, baking powder and soda, and salt in another bowl.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter with sugar on medium-high until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping down sides of bowl. Beat in vanilla, then chocolate mixture. Reduce speed to low; beat in flour mixture in two additions, alternating with sour cream, until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans, smoothing tops with an offset spatula. Bake until a tester inserted in centers comes out with moist crumbs attached, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Let cakes cool in pans on a wire rack 20 minutes. Turn out onto rack, top-sides up; let cool completely. With a serrated knife, trim tops of cakes so they're level.
- Line the edges of a cake stand or plate with strips of parchment. Place one cake layer on stand, trimmed-side up, and spread 1 1/2 cups buttercream evenly over top. Top with remaining cake layer, trimmed-side down.
- Spread a thin layer of buttercream over top and sides. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes (this ensures a crumb-free finish). Spread remaining frosting evenly over top and sides. Cake can be stored in refrigerator up to 1 day; bring to room temperature before serving.
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Iskander You
[email protected]This was the best chocolate cake I've had! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again.
md fokhor
[email protected]This cake is so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is rich and creamy. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Samuel Kujem
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a favorite of my family and friends.
Servando Acevedo
[email protected]This was the best chocolate cake I've ever had!
bronchay frank
[email protected]This cake was a hit! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again!
Zohaib Zahid
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Yousaf Puby
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Kalam Nadaf
[email protected]This cake was delicious! It was moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Angela Askin
[email protected]This cake was a hit! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
angela fuller
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Md Royel Ahmed
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Alexandra Natalia
[email protected]This cake was delicious! It was moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Ron Thompson
[email protected]This cake was a hit! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Kitty Nonez
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Sumaya Aideed
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it came out perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Lost_ Line
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It was moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.