Devil's Food Squares

Indulge your chocolate cravings with these rich and decadent Devil's Food Squares—a fudgy dessert that’s as easy to make as it is irresistibly delicious. Crafted with a harmonious blend of unsweetened cocoa powder, brown sugar, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, these squares deliver an enticing depth of chocolate flavor with every bite. The batter, enriched with tangy buttermilk, bakes into a tender, moist cake that's topped with a glossy chocolate glaze for the ultimate finishing touch. Perfectly portioned into 16 servings, this dessert is ideal for gatherings, special celebrations, or a simple weeknight treat. Ready in under an hour, this recipe will quickly become your go-to for satisfying your love of all things chocolate.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup buttermilk
• 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or chips, for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 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

Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently using a spatula.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to keep the squares fudgy.

Step 9

While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to simmer (do not boil).

Step 10

Remove the cream from the heat and pour it over the chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a bowl. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.

Step 11

Once the cake is baked, let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. After cooling, pour the chocolate glaze over the top and spread it evenly.

Step 12

Let the glaze set at room temperature or refrigerate for about 30 minutes before slicing into 16 squares. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1229.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4264.6

Total Fat 207.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 629.4mg	0%
Sodium 2207.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 636.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 67.2g	0%
Total Sugars 438.1g
Protein 70.6g	0%

Vitamin D 145.4IU	0%
Calcium 518.6mg	0%
Iron 34.5mg	0%
Potassium 2902.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.7%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 54.2%