Nana Edie's Devil's Food Cake

Health score
5%
Nana Edie's Devil's Food Cake
1500 min.
8
642kcal

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Indulge in a slice of nostalgic bliss with Nana Edie’s Devil’s Food Cake, a cherished dessert that brings the warmth of home baking to your table. This is not just any chocolate cake; it’s a decadent treat that layers rich flavors and a velvety frosting, sure to delight both young and old. The combination of semisweet and unsweetened chocolate creates a deep chocolate experience, perfectly balanced by the creamy frosting that has its roots in old-fashioned traditions.

What sets this cake apart is its inviting aroma that fills the kitchen as it bakes—an irresistible tease for everyone nearby. With each bite, you’ll relish the tender, moist crumb crafted from carefully selected ingredients like all-purpose flour and fresh eggs, ensuring a delightful texture that pairs beautifully with its luscious frosting.

Whether it's for a birthday celebration, a family gathering, or simply a sweet ending to your day, Nana Edie’s Devil’s Food Cake is versatile enough to shine on any occasion. As you serve it up, you’ll find that each slice tells a story of love and nostalgia, making it not just a dessert, but a memorable experience to share. So gather your loved ones, whip up this delightful cake, and create your own sweet memories!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 cup milk (not nonfat)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • stick butter unsalted cut into pieces
  • ounces baker's chocolate unsweetened chopped
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • cup water 
  • tablespoon vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 2 (8- by 2-inch) round cake pans and dust with flour, knocking out excess.
  2. Stir together milk and vinegar and set aside to “sour” (mixture will curdle). Melt chocolate and butter with water in a large metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, whisking until smooth. Cool slightly. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat sugar into chocolate mixture with an electric mixer.
  3. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in vanilla.
  4. Add flour mixture and beat on low speed just until combined.
  5. Add soured milk and beat on high speed 2 minutes.
  6. Divide batter evenly between cake pans.
  7. Bake in middle of oven until tops of layers spring back when touched lightly and edges have just started to pull away from sides of pans, about 35 minutes. Cool layers in pans on racks 5 minutes. Run a thin knife around edges of pans, then invert layers onto racks to cool completely.
  8. Bring sugar and cream to a boil in a heavy saucepan, stirring constantly, and simmer 10 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat and add chocolate, butter, and vanilla, stirring until smooth.
  10. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Chill frosting, stirring frequently, until thickened and spreadable.
  11. Brush any loose crumbs from layers and put 1 layer upside down on a serving plate.
  12. Spread with about 1 cup frosting.
  13. Place other layer on top, right side up. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.
  14. The old-fashioned frosting will have a slightly grainy texture, like some types of fudge.

Nutrition Facts

Calories642kcal
Protein5.36%
Fat50.01%
Carbs44.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.14
Glycemic Load
43.7
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.965652195008%

Flavonoids

Catechin
9.12mg
Epicatechin
20.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:642.46kcal
32.12%
Fat:37.15g
57.15%
Saturated Fat:22.53g
140.81%
Carbohydrates:74.58g
24.86%
Net Carbohydrates:70.25g
25.54%
Sugar:44.56g
49.51%
Cholesterol:113.17mg
37.72%
Sodium:322.66mg
14.03%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Caffeine:23.53mg
7.84%
Protein:8.96g
17.93%
Manganese:1mg
50.04%
Copper:0.7mg
35.14%
Iron:5.08mg
28.25%
Selenium:18.33µg
26.19%
Magnesium:84.25mg
21.06%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.4%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.94%
Phosphorus:188.21mg
18.82%
Vitamin A:889.6IU
17.79%
Fiber:4.33g
17.32%
Folate:68.65µg
17.16%
Zinc:2.28mg
15.17%
Vitamin B3:2.21mg
11.04%
Potassium:304.8mg
8.71%
Calcium:78.1mg
7.81%
Vitamin D:1.11µg
7.37%
Vitamin E:0.9mg
6%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.43%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.85%
Vitamin K:4.51µg
4.3%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.2%
Source:Epicurious