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Nana’s Devil’s Food Cake Recipe

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Nana’s Devil’s Food Cake is a rich and moist chocolate cake featuring a blend of cocoa powder and melted chocolate for an intense chocolate flavor. This classic dessert is perfect for any chocolate lover and is simple to prepare with basic baking ingredients.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda until well blended.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  4. Incorporate wet into dry: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring carefully until the batter is uniform in texture.
  5. Add melted chocolate and hot water: Stir in the melted semisweet chocolate and then carefully mix in the hot water; the batter will be thin, which is normal for this cake.
  6. Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Optionally, frost with your favorite frosting once completely cooled.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use room temperature eggs and milk.
  • You can substitute butter with an equal amount of vegetable oil for a slightly different moistness.
  • The hot water helps to bloom the cocoa, intensifying the chocolate flavor and creating a fudgy texture.
  • Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
  • This cake pairs well with a light vanilla or cream cheese frosting.

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