Name: Devil’s Food Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16 Servings
Cuisine: American

Real Life of Lulu Verified

January 22, 2026

This old-fashioned Devil’s Food Cake is dark, moist, and full of rich cocoa flavor, straight from a 1940s family cookbook. Topped with glossy 7-Minute Icing that whips up light and fluffy over a double boiler, it’s a true vintage showstopper. One bite and you’ll see why this timeless combo has been cherished at gatherings for generations.

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Devil’s Food Cake

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Stir sugar and cocoa together.

Beat the egg separately and add to the mixture.

Pour in milk.

Cook over double boiler until smooth and thick (mine didn’t thicken too much).

Let it cool.

Part 2

Set oven to 375 degrees.

Cream the shortening and sugar together.

Beat eggs well and then add.

Beat entire mixture thoroughly.

Measure flour.

Sift flour.

Measure flour again.

Sift flour with baking soda and salt.

Alternate between the milk and the creamed shortening and sugar and add gradually.

Add vanilla followed by cooled cocoa mixture.

Thoroughly beat together.

Oil a layered cake pan or a 9×13 pan.

Pour mixture into chosen pan.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

Frost with seven-minute icing or another icing of your choice once the cake has cooled.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cocoa Powder Power 🍫
For the deepest, richest chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa and sift it with the dry ingredients to prevent lumps and ensure even distribution.
Room Temperature Magic 🥚
Bring eggs and milk to room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, more evenly textured cake batter that rises more consistently.
Double Boiler Icing Trick 🥄
When making the 7-Minute Icing, use a hand mixer while it's over the double boiler, and keep the water at a gentle simmer to prevent scrambling the egg whites.
Moisture Lock Technique 💦
Brush the cake layers with a light simple syrup before frosting to seal in moisture and add an extra layer of flavor to your Devil's Food Cake.
Pan Preparation Pro 🍰
Line cake pans with parchment paper and grease thoroughly, then dust with cocoa powder instead of flour to prevent white residue and enhance the chocolate color.