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Devils Food Cake Old: 10 Reasons to Indulge Today

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This old-fashioned Devil’s Food Cake is rich, dense, and ultra-moist, made with deep cocoa flavor and a hint of coffee for intensity. Paired with a classic chocolate frosting, it’s a timeless dessert perfect for birthdays, holidays, and serious chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter for frosting
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for frosting
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt for frosting
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Mix coffee, buttermilk, and sour cream in a bowl.
  4. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and coffee mixture, starting and ending with dry.
  7. Divide batter between pans and bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
  9. Beat butter, then add cocoa, powdered sugar, cream, salt, and vanilla until fluffy.
  10. Frost cooled cake layers as desired.

Notes

  • This cake is perfect for special occasions.
    • <li.Store in an airtight container to keep it moist.
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.

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