Devil's Food Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate dessert with this rich and luscious Devil’s Food Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. Featuring an irresistibly moist and tender crumb, this cake gets its deep, chocolaty flavor from unsweetened cocoa powder and a hint of hot coffee, amplifying its decadence. The true star, however, is the frosting—a silky blend of cream cheese, butter, and brown sugar that adds a caramel-like sweetness to every bite. Perfectly balanced with a tangy undertone, this frosting takes traditional cream cheese icing to new heights. Easy to prepare in just over an hour, this layered masterpiece is ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a show-stopping dessert. Finish it with a smooth slather of frosting, and you’ll have a crowd-pleasing treat that's as visually stunning as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
Reduce the mixer speed to low. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the butter mixture in three additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Step 6
Slowly pour in the hot coffee, stirring until the batter is just combined and smooth. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Step 7
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula if necessary.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Step 9
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a medium bowl until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
Step 11
Add the brown sugar and beat on high speed until completely combined, about 1 minute.
Step 12
Gradually sift in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Step 13
Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream, and beat on high speed until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable, about 2 minutes.
Step 14
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a generous layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake evenly.
Step 15
Slice and enjoy your decadent Devil's Food Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2493.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 8037.8 |
| Total Fat 379.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 229.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 1511.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4210.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1181.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 70.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 873.8g | |
| Protein 104.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 308.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1033.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 44.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4127.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories