Spanish Devil’s Food Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13
Decadent Spanish Devil's Food Cake for the chocolate lovers
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup oil
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg whites
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 1/2 cup almonds or 1/2 cup pecans

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
403
Sugar
42g
Fat
20g
The Spanish Devil's Food Cake is a rich, moist, and chocolatey cake that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. The cake's name comes from its rich and dark appearance, which is said to resemble the devil. With a fluffy texture and nutty flavor, this dessert is a favorite among chocolate lovers. The cake is perfect for special occasions or as a treat to indulge in after a long day. Its irresistible taste will leave you craving more.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.Mix the flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3.Beat together the eggs, oil, sugar, water, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
4.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry bowl, and beat the mixture until well combined.
5.In another bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites until they are stiff.
6.Gradually add the brown sugar and vanilla to the egg whites while still beating.
7.Fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until they are just incorporated.
8.Chop the almonds or pecans into small pieces and stir them into the batter.
9.Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch (23cm) cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

PROS

Rich and chocolatey, this devil’s food cake is a decadent dessert for anyone with a sweet tooth.

It is perfect for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It is not a good choice for those on a low-calorie or low-sugar diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not particularly healthy, it contains some antioxidants found in cocoa.
Additionally, almonds or pecans used in the recipe offer healthy fats and protein.

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