Nana’s Devil’s Food Cake
The best Nana’s Devil’s Food Cake recipe with rich cocoa flavor and a soft, tender crumb. This nostalgic homemade chocolate cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or classic family desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes (depending on pan used)
- Total Time: About 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 cup brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan, two 9-inch cake pans, or a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
In another bowl or stand mixer, beat the sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined, about 2–3 minutes.
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Add the milk and brewed coffee, mixing until a smooth and thin batter forms.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake until done. The cake is ready when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or the internal temperature reaches about 210°F (99°C).
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Carefully turn the cake out onto a wire rack and let it cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notes
Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor but doesn’t make the cake taste like coffee.
Do not overmix the batter, as this can make the cake dense.
Use high-quality cocoa powder for the richest chocolate flavor.
The cake can be baked in several pans depending on preference.
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