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Red Devil's Food Cake Recipe

Since 1966, this Red Devil's Food Cake recipe has been wowing taste buds! Prepare for an unforgettable chocolate experience – intensely rich, moist, and decadent. This isn't your grandma's chocolate cake; it's a legendary recipe perfected over decades, guaranteed to earn you rave reviews. Try it and see why it's been a family favorite for generations!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 362.1 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Red Devil's Food Cake

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How to Make Red Devil's Food Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup cold buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. In a clean bowl, beat 4 large egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add ¾ cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
  7. In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon baking soda in 1/3 cup cold water. Stir into the batter until well combined.
  8. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
  10. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Frost and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

140g

Fat

13g

Carbs

20g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Healthy Desserts American Canadian Potluck Kid Friendly Picnic Cakes Chocolate Dietary Low Cholesterol Healthy 2 Low In Something Taste Mood Sweet To Go Presentation Served Cold