Devils Recipe
Make Devils Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Cake
For the Frosting
Method
For the Cake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
For the Frosting
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder and mix until combined.
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- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on the top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
