The Only Chocolate Cake Recipe You Ll Ever Need Devil's Food
Indulge in pure chocolate decadence with *The Only Chocolate Cake Recipe You’ll Ever Need: Devil’s Food*, a rich and irresistibly moist dessert that lives up to its name. Made with high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder, this classic recipe combines the perfect balance of deep chocolate flavor and a tender, airy crumb. The secret lies in the addition of boiling water, ensuring unmatched softness and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Effortless to prepare, this cake comes together in just 20 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in under 35 minutes. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply satisfying a chocolate craving, this two-layer masterpiece pairs beautifully with your favorite chocolate frosting. Serve it as is, or dress it up with fresh fruit or a dusting of powdered sugar for a show-stopping dessert your guests will rave about. Perfect for chocolate lovers and guaranteed to become your go-to recipe for every occasion!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil (or any neutral-flavored oil)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk everything to combine evenly.
Step 3
Using a stand mixer or a handheld mixer on low speed, beat in the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is just combined and smooth.
Step 4
Turn off the mixer and carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist cake.
Step 5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans, using a spatula to smooth the tops if necessary.
Step 6
Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Step 7
Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes before running a knife along the edges and transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Frost the cakes with your favorite chocolate frosting, and layer them if desired. Decorate as you like and serve!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1546.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4160.1 |
| Total Fat 163.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 39.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 401.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5177.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 711.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 70.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 416.9g | |
| Protein 80.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 187.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 604.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 27.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2636.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories