Devil's Food Cake is a classic dessert cake, known for being a richer, more decadent cake to the traditional chocolate cake.
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1 3/4 | cups | Cake Flour |
Cake flour - pronounced 'KAYK FLOW-ur' is a finely milled, light flour made from soft wheat. It has a lower protein content (about 5-8%) compared to all-purpose flour (about 10-12%), which results in
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1 1/2 | cups | Sugar |
Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It's used to add sweetness to food and drinks, like coffee, tea, and desserts.
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3/4 | cups | Cocoa Powder |
Cocoa Powder
Cocoa powder - pronounced 'KOH-koh POW-der' is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing the fat or cocoa butter. What's left is dried and ground into a fine powder. It's used to give
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1 | tablespoon | Baking Powder |
Baking powder is a leavening agent used in baking to make doughs and batters rise. It belongs to the chemical leavening agent family. It's used to help baked goods rise and become fluffy.
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1 | cup | Unsalted Butter » room temperature |
Unsalted butter pronounced 'uhn-SAWL-tid BUH-tur' is butter that has no added salt, offering the pure, sweet cream flavor of butter. This type of butter is preferred in baking and cooking because it allows
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1 | cup | Water » hot |
Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture
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3 | large | Eggs » room temperature |
Chicken eggs, laid by hens, are common food items encased in a shell with a liquid interior that becomes solid when cooked. They're essential for many recipes, providing texture and flavor.
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15 Minutes | 20 Minutes | 35 minutes |
1. Butter a 17 1/2 by 11 1/2-inch jelly roll pan.
2. Line it with parchment paper, dust the sides with a bit of flour, and tap out the excess flour.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cake flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
4. Gradually add the butter, mixing until it looks crumbly.
5. Mix in the hot water until everything is smooth.
6. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring the mixture is fully combined.
7. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 18-22 minutes.
8. Let the cake cool completely after removing it from the pan.
Submitted by Alice J. | May 24th, 2024 See all of Alice J.'s Recipes.
To make sure your eggs are fresh and safe to eat, use a simple water test. Submerge your egg in a bowl of water: fresh eggs will sink to the bottom, while older, less fresh eggs float. This easy hack helps you determine quickly an egg's freshness before use.
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@Alice J. | May 24th, 2024 |
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This Devil's Food Cake is a classic dessert, known for its moist, airy texture and deep chocolate flavor. It is definitely a richer, more decadent cake compared to the traditional chocolate cake. I hope you enjoy. I gave it a 5 |
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