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DEVIL'S  FOOD  CAKE
Photo: David Holifield

DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE

8 ingredients 7 steps historical_ia
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup sour milk
  • ¾ cup grated chocolate
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 eggs

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

In a bowl, cream together the brown sugar and butter.

3

Dissolve the baking soda in the sour milk and add to the mixture.

4

Dissolve the grated chocolate in the boiling water and mix in.

5

Gradually add the flour and eggs, mixing until smooth.

6

Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.

7

Ice with chocolate or white icing once cooled.

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