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.
Ett originalrecept av Forkin
- Total tid
- 1 tim 40 min
- Portioner
- 12
- Svårighetsgrad
- Lätt
- Per portion
- 226 kcal
Allergeninformation: kan innehålla ägg, gluten och mjölk. Kontrollera alltid ingrediensförpackningen om du har en allergi.
Förberedelser
Ingredienser
- 180 gall-purpose flour
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 45 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tskbaking soda
- 0,5 tsksalt
- 0,25 tskbaking powder
- 113 gunsalted butter, melted
- 2 stlarge egg
- 1,5 tskvanilla extract
- 240 mlhot water, very hot
Utrustning
9x13-inch baking pan · large bowl · medium bowl · whisk · oven
Gör så här
Steg för steg
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan.
Cirka 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.
Cirka 3 min
Kockens tips: 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.
Cirka 1 min
- 4
Add the large eggs and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and whisk until smooth.
Cirka 1 min
- 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
Cirka 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.
Cirka 1 min
Kockens tips: Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tougher cake.
- 7
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Cirka 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.
Cirka 30 min
- 9
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting or serving.
Kockens tips: Cooling fully ensures the cake is firm and won't fall apart when you cut it.
Per portion
Näringsvärden
- Kalorier
- 225,8kcal
- Protein
- 3,4g
- Kolhydrater
- 34,6g
- Fett
- 9,2g
- Fiber
- 1,6g
- Socker
- 21,1g
Beräknat utifrån mängderna i receptet. Värdena kan variera beroende på varumärken och byten.
Håll det gott
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.