Devil’s Food Cake
A rich and moist chocolate cake perfect for any occasion, easy to make and customizable with various frostings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the boiling water carefully into the mixture.
- Pour the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or leave it naked for a rustic look.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients and high-quality cocoa for the best flavor. Don’t skip the boiling water!
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