Old Fashioned Devil's Food Cake Cake Mix Doctor
Indulge in the rich, nostalgic flavors of an **Old Fashioned Devil's Food Cake**, reimagined with a modern twist using the Cake Mix Doctor method. This recipe elevates a simple box of devil's food cake mix by incorporating pantry staples like **unsweetened cocoa powder** and **sour cream**, creating a deeply fudgy, moist texture that tastes homemade. With optional miniature chocolate chips for extra decadence, this cake is easy to prepare yet utterly indulgent, making it perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or casual gatherings. Ready in just 50 minutes, including baking time, this recipe yields **two luscious 9-inch layers**—ideal for stacking and frosting to your heart’s content. Whether you dress it up with buttercream or keep it simple with powdered sugar, this devil’s food cake is a timeless crowd-pleaser for chocolate lovers everywhere.
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Ingredients
- 1 box Devil's food cake mix
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 3 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Miniature chocolate chips (optional)
- None as needed Butter or nonstick spray for greasing
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them with butter or nonstick spray. Optionally, line the bottom with parchment paper for easier release.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the devil’s food cake mix and unsweetened cocoa powder. Whisk until evenly combined.
Step 3
Add the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the ingredients on low speed for 30 seconds to combine, then on medium speed for 2 minutes to ensure a smooth batter.
Step 4
Fold in the sour cream until fully incorporated. If using miniature chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter as well.
Step 5
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Step 7
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Step 8
Frost and decorate the cake as desired, or simply dust with powdered sugar for a rustic presentation. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1496.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4897.8 |
| Total Fat 249.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 150.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 950.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4266.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 607.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 373.0g | |
| Protein 76.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 227.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1818.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 30.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1796.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories