Decadent Red Velvet Devil's Food Cake
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of our Decadent Red Velvet Devil's Food Cake! This show-stopping dessert is perfect for any celebration, whether it’s a birthday bash or a family reunion. With its deep crimson hue and luscious layers, this cake is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Topped with a fluffy and airy white 7-minute frosting, the contrast of flavors and textures creates a delightful experience in every bite. For those in a pinch, a classic buttercream frosting will work just as beautifully. Make your gatherings unforgettable with this irresistible treat that looks as good as it tastes!
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Servings
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Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
margarine
1/2 cup (softened)
sugar
1 1/2 cups (granulated)
large eggs
2 (room temperature)
cocoa powder
4 tablespoons (unsweetened)
hot coffee
2 tablespoons (brewed)
flour
1 7/8 cups (all-purpose (2 cups minus 2 tablespoons))
red food coloring
1 teaspoon (liquid)
salt
1 teaspoon (kosher)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (baking)
sour milk or buttermilk
1 cup (room temperature)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (pure vanilla extract)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and hot coffee until a smooth paste forms. Stir in the red food coloring until evenly combined.
5
Gradually mix the cocoa paste into the creamed mixture, blending well.
6
In another bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Add this mixture to the batter alternately with the sour milk or buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
7
Stir in the vanilla extract to complete the batter.
8
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched.
10
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11
Once cooled, frost with 7-minute frosting or your favorite white buttercream, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the required oven temperature for this cake?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What size cake pans are needed?
You will need two 9-inch round cake pans.
How should I prepare the cake pans?
The pans should be prepared by greasing and flouring them.
How should the margarine and sugar be mixed?
Cream them together in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
What is the correct way to add eggs to the batter?
Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next.
How do I prepare the cocoa mixture?
Whisk together the cocoa powder and hot coffee in a separate bowl until a smooth paste forms.
When should I add the red food coloring?
Stir the red food coloring into the cocoa and coffee paste until evenly combined.
Which dry ingredients should be sifted together?
Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
How do I incorporate the dry ingredients and milk?
Add the flour mixture to the batter alternately with the sour milk or buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
When is the vanilla extract added?
Stir in the vanilla extract at the end to complete the batter.
How should the batter be divided?
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
How long does the cake need to bake?
Bake the cakes for 30 minutes.
How can I tell if the cake is done?
The cake is done when the tops spring back when lightly touched.
How long should the cakes cool in the pans?
Allow them to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes.
Where should the cakes finish cooling?
Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
What type of frosting is recommended for this recipe?
A fluffy and airy white 7-minute frosting is recommended.
Can I use a different type of frosting?
Yes, a classic white buttercream frosting will work just as beautifully.
What kind of coffee should be used?
Use 2 tablespoons of hot brewed coffee.
What type of cocoa powder is required?
Use 4 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder.
How much flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 7/8 cups of all-purpose flour (2 cups minus 2 tablespoons).
What kind of salt is best for this cake?
The recipe specifies 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
How much food coloring is needed?
Use 1 teaspoon of liquid red food coloring.
What is the required state for the margarine?
The margarine should be softened.
At what temperature should the eggs and milk be?
Both the large eggs and the buttermilk should be at room temperature.
Can I use sour milk?
Yes, you can use either sour milk or buttermilk.
What type of sugar is needed?
Use 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar.
What makes this cake suitable for celebrations?
Its show-stopping deep crimson hue and luscious layers make it perfect for birthdays or reunions.
Is this cake appropriate for children?
Yes, the cake is sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
What type of vanilla extract should I use?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
How would you describe the texture of the cake?
The cake is described as decadent, rich, and velvety.