Devil's food cake

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Devil's Food Cake

Devil's Food Cake (pronunciation: /ˈdɛvəlz fuːd keɪk/) is a rich, moist, airy, layered chocolate cake that is considered a classic American dessert.

Etymology

The term "Devil's Food" is believed to have been coined in the early 20th century, with the cake's name possibly being a reference to its sinfully delicious taste or its dark, devilish color. The first printed recipe for Devil's Food Cake appears to have been published in 1905 in an American cookbook.

Ingredients and Preparation

The primary ingredients of Devil's Food Cake include flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, milk, and butter. The cake is often frosted with a rich chocolate frosting or a cream cheese frosting.

Related Terms

  • Chocolate cake: A cake flavored with melted chocolate or cocoa powder.
  • Red Velvet Cake: A type of rich and sweet cake, with a distinctive red or red-brown color, traditionally prepared as a layer cake topped with cream cheese or cooked roux icing.
  • Angel Food Cake: A type of cake that originated in the United States that is named because of its airy lightness that was said to be the "food of the angels".

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