This is a basic chocolate devil’s food cake recipe that can be made as cupcakes (pictured), a layer cake or a sheet cake and frosted with any sort of chocolate or buttercream frosting – or simply top it with freshly made whipped cream.
Is there a substitution for the coffee? I realize many will not understand this but I honestly do not like the taste of coffee.
Hi Lisa, We understand not everyone is a coffee consumer. If you are a Devil's Food Cake lover note that many of the recipes will call for coffee. While coffee and cocoa have similar flavors and on their own they both can be bitter, but when used together they compliment each other very well. Coffee is added to chocolate cakes to boost the chocolate flavor without having a "coffee" taste. Now you can substitue the coffee with hot water, but you may notice that the rich Devil's Food flavor you are accustomed to may not be there. Happy baking!
I made this according to the instructions & gave it to my neighbors. They have already requested a second helping! It was amazing!! I actually used the chocolate buttercream recipe on the back of the Swans Down box & it was such a nice compliment. Incredible recipe!
Can avocado oil be used instead of vegetable oil with the same results?
Hi Allison, You can use avocado oil in place of vegetable oil in baking and should receive the same results. Happy baking.
Best chocolate cake recipe EVER! I even made it dairy free by using vegan butter and oat milk with lemon juice for the buttermilk. I made a three layer cake and topped with mocha frosting. Absolutely incredible flavor and texture
Thank you for the awesome review! We love receiving such positive feedback. Your version sounds delicious. @swansdowncakeflour Happy baking!
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Is there a substitution for the coffee? I realize many will not understand this but I honestly do not like the taste of coffee.
Hi Lisa, We understand not everyone is a coffee consumer. If you are a Devil's Food Cake lover note that many of the recipes will call for coffee. While coffee and cocoa have similar flavors and on their own they both can be bitter, but when used together they compliment each other very well. Coffee is added to chocolate cakes to boost the chocolate flavor without having a "coffee" taste. Now you can substitue the coffee with hot water, but you may notice that the rich Devil's Food flavor you are accustomed to may not be there. Happy baking!
I made this according to the instructions & gave it to my neighbors. They have already requested a second helping! It was amazing!! I actually used the chocolate buttercream recipe on the back of the Swans Down box & it was such a nice compliment. Incredible recipe!
Can avocado oil be used instead of vegetable oil with the same results?
Hi Allison, You can use avocado oil in place of vegetable oil in baking and should receive the same results. Happy baking.
Best chocolate cake recipe EVER! I even made it dairy free by using vegan butter and oat milk with lemon juice for the buttermilk. I made a three layer cake and topped with mocha frosting. Absolutely incredible flavor and texture
Thank you for the awesome review! We love receiving such positive feedback. Your version sounds delicious. @swansdowncakeflour Happy baking!