Red Devil's Food Cake

Red Devil's Food Cake
130 min.
16
342kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a slice of Red Devil's Food Cake, a decadent dessert that promises to delight and impress. This rich and moist cake, with its deep chocolate flavor and vibrant red hue, is perfect for any celebration or simply as a treat to enjoy at home. The combination of buttermilk and melted chocolate creates a tender crumb, while the luscious frosting adds a creamy finish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Whether you're hosting a birthday party, a holiday gathering, or just want to elevate your dessert game, this cake is sure to be the star of the show. With its striking appearance and irresistible taste, the Red Devil's Food Cake is not just a dessert; it's an experience. The balance of sweetness and richness makes it a favorite among chocolate lovers, and the recipe is surprisingly straightforward, allowing even novice bakers to create a masterpiece.

So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a cake that will leave a lasting impression. With a preparation time of just 130 minutes, you’ll be able to whip up this delightful treat in no time. Serve it at your next gathering, and watch as your friends and family rave about this deliciously devilish dessert!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk 
  •  eggs 
  • 1.7 cups flour all-purpose
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup shortening 
  • oz baker's chocolate unsweetened cooled melted
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Grease and flour two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans, or 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  2. Pour into pans.
  3. Bake rounds 30 to 35 minutes, rectangle 35 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar and butter with spoon or electric mixer on low speed. Stir in vanilla and enough milk until smooth and spreadable. Fill and frost round layers or frost top of rectangle with frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories342kcal
Protein3.76%
Fat34.72%
Carbs61.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.38
Glycemic Load
16.27
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.9656521811595%

Flavonoids

Catechin
2.28mg
Epicatechin
5.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:341.74kcal
17.09%
Fat:13.53g
20.82%
Saturated Fat:4.18g
26.09%
Carbohydrates:53.95g
17.98%
Net Carbohydrates:53.01g
19.27%
Sugar:42.46g
47.18%
Cholesterol:23.05mg
7.68%
Sodium:328.25mg
14.27%
Alcohol:0.22g
100%
Alcohol %:0.27%
100%
Protein:3.3g
6.6%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.33%
Selenium:7.53µg
10.76%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.35%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.17%
Iron:1.4mg
7.77%
Copper:0.15mg
7.46%
Folate:28.65µg
7.16%
Phosphorus:60.6mg
6.06%
Vitamin A:237.51IU
4.75%
Magnesium:18.31mg
4.58%
Calcium:43.34mg
4.33%
Vitamin B3:0.85mg
4.27%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.24%
Zinc:0.6mg
4%
Fiber:0.94g
3.76%
Vitamin K:3.88µg
3.69%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.93%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.75%
Potassium:95.5mg
2.73%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.7%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.41%