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Devil’s Food Cake
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Instructions
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Stir sugar and cocoa together.
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Beat the egg separately and add to the mixture.
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Pour in milk.
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Cook over double boiler until smooth and thick (mine didn’t thicken too much).
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Let it cool.
Part 2
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Set oven to 375 degrees.
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Cream the shortening and sugar together.
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Beat eggs well and then add.
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Beat entire mixture thoroughly.
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Measure flour.
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Sift flour.
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Measure flour again.
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Sift flour with baking soda and salt.
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Alternate between the milk and the creamed shortening and sugar and add gradually.
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Add vanilla followed by cooled cocoa mixture.
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Thoroughly beat together.
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Oil a layered cake pan or a 9×13 pan.
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Pour mixture into chosen pan.
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Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
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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.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
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