The Devil Recipe
Make The Devil Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Frosting
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Base
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Cream Butter
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
- 8
Add Sugar and Cocoa
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low until combined.
- 9
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top of the cake using a spatula.