Mom's Red Devils Food Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent, super-moist chocolate cake—a family heirloom recipe! This Red Devil's Food Cake is so rich and delicious, it won't last long. My mother's handwritten recipe, passed down through generations, guarantees a moist, intensely chocolatey experience. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 120 mins

Calories 476.2 kcal

Protein 14g

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Ingredients for Mom's Red Devils Food Cake

1 ½ cups granulated sugar
Unsalted Butter
Eggs
Milk
¾ cup boiling water
¼ cup warm water
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
Bittersweet Chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Mom's Red Devils Food Cake

Cream together 1 ½ cups granulated sugar and 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
Add 2 large egg yolks and 1 large egg white; beat well.
In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder with ¾ cup boiling water. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon baking soda in ¼ cup warm water.
In a large bowl, sift together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt.
Add 1 cup buttermilk and the cooled chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Stir in the baking soda mixture and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
In a clean bowl, beat 2 large egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the batter.
Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake at 275°F (135°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (Baking time may vary depending on your oven; start checking at 1 hour)
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

201g

Fat

41g

Carbs

26g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mom's Red Devils Food Cake?

Mom's Red Devils Food Cake takes about 150 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 120 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mom's Red Devils Food Cake?

Mom's Red Devils Food Cake has approximately 476.2 calories per serving, with about 14 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mom's Red Devils Food Cake?

The key ingredients for Mom's Red Devils Food Cake are Sugar, Unsalted Butter, Eggs, Milk, Hot Water, Warm Water. See the full list with measurements above.