Ingredients for Devils Food Cake By Ruth Reichl
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Cake Flour
- Baking Soda
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
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How to Make Devils Food Cake By Ruth Reichl
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until small bubbles appear around the edges. Remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar. Gradually whisk in the warm milk until smooth. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the cooled cocoa mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The cakes should also begin to pull away from the sides of the pans.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the seven-minute frosting:
- Combine egg whites, 1 cup granulated sugar, water, cream of tartar, and ¼ teaspoon salt in the top of a double boiler.
- Place over simmering water and beat with an electric mixer for 5-7 minutes, or until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Continue beating until the frosting is stiff enough to spread.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the layers and the top of the cake with the seven-minute frosting.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
155g
Fat
52g
Carbs
19g
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