Black Devil's Food Cake
This classic American chocolate cake is known for its incredibly moist crumb and deep, rich flavor. The simple recipe uses hot water to 'bloom' the cocoa powder, resulting in a dark, tender cake that's easy to prepare.
Een origineel recept van Forkin
- Totale tijd
- 1 uur 40 min
- Porties
- 12
- Moeilijkheid
- Makkelijk
- Per portie
- 226 kcal
Allergeneninformatie: kan eieren, gluten en melk bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.
Mise-en-place
Ingrediënten
- 180 gall-purpose flour
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 45 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tlbaking soda
- 0,5 tlsalt
- 0,25 tlbaking powder
- 113 gunsalted butter, melted
- 2 stlarge egg
- 1,5 tlvanilla extract
- 240 mlhot water, very hot
Keukengerei
9x13-inch baking pan · large bowl · medium bowl · whisk · oven
De bereidingswijze
Stap voor stap
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan.
Ongeveer 2 min
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
Ongeveer 3 min
Tip van de kok: Sifting the dry ingredients will help prevent lumps in the final batter.
- 3
In a separate medium bowl or large measuring cup, combine the hot water and melted unsalted butter.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 4
Add the large eggs and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and whisk until smooth.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 6
Mix with a whisk until the batter is smooth and no dry streaks remain, but be careful not to overmix. The batter will be thin.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tougher cake.
- 7
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 8
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
Ongeveer 30 min
- 9
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting or serving.
Tip van de kok: Cooling fully ensures the cake is firm and won't fall apart when you cut it.
Per portie
Voedingswaarden
- Calorieën
- 225,8kcal
- Eiwit
- 3,4g
- Koolhydraten
- 34,6g
- Vet
- 9,2g
- Vezels
- 1,6g
- Suiker
- 21,1g
Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.
Goed bewaren
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Enjoy at room temperature or warm a slice in the microwave for 10-15 seconds if desired.