1942 Devil’s Food Cake Recipe

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1942 Devil’s Food Cake
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Directions:

  1. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans; line bottoms with parchment paper or waxed paper.
  2. Position a rack in the middle of the oven; preheat to 350°.
  3. Melt chocolate in a large heatproof bowl set over hot, but not simmering water; let cool.
  4. In a bowl, stir the flour, baking soda, and salt together; mix well.
  5. Add the butter to the chocolate, then pour in the boiling water; stir well to mix.
  6. Whisk in the sugar and sour cream.
  7. Stir in the flour mixture; whisk in the eggs.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pans; smooth the tops.
  9. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until test done—toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in pans on racks for 5 minutes; then unmold onto racks to finish cooling.
  11. **Recommend to frost with fluffy white frosting or whipped ganache.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 213.34 Kcal (893 kJ)
Calories from fat 97.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.78g 17%
Cholesterol 48.37mg 16%
Sodium 194.15mg 8%
Potassium 123.71mg 3%
Total Carbs 28.58g 10%
Sugars 14.7g 59%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 7%
Protein 3.63g 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 22.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 293.35 Kcal (1228 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.83g 17%
Cholesterol 66.5mg 16%
Sodium 266.97mg 8%
Potassium 170.1mg 3%
Total Carbs 39.3g 10%
Sugars 20.21g 59%
Dietary Fiber 2.33g 7%
Protein 4.99g 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 3%
Calcium 30.8mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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