black devil’s food cake

Moose Jaw, SK
Updated on Feb 10, 2015

Thanks to applesauce and fat-free buttermilk, this delicious chocolate cake is much lower in fat than traditional ones. Coffee helps to boost the flavor of the chocolate.

Rate
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield Up to 20 in the sheet pan or 12 in the round pans

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus flour for dusting pan
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup fat free buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup strong coffee

How To Make black devil’s food cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13x9x2 inch pan or 2 9 inch round pans with vegetable oil spray. Dust with flour; shake off excess.
  • Step 2
    In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Whisk in applesauce, buttermilk, eggs and vegetable oil.
  • Step 3
    In a small saucepan, bring coffee to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir gently into batter. Mixture will be soupy. Pour into pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm or let cool completely.
  • Step 4
    The cooled cake may be frosted as and if you desire.

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