161 Reviews of The Only Chocolate Cake Recipe You'll Ever Need! (Devil's Food)

From: LonghornMama

On Jan 7, 2007

I made the cake only, and used a caramel frosting. Used some of my morning coffee: I use dark roast and to most people it's at least double strength, but BOY did the cake have a nice flavor. Though it was rich, moist, and delicious, I had a problem. It came out of the oven looking absolutely beautiful and then fell completely flat. My cake turned into dense, rich brownies!! From a Q&A thread, I have determined that I overbeat the batter...I did run the beater up to high for a bit. Completely my fault, but thought I'd post this as a warning to others. Keep the beaters on medium only! Thanks, Karen, for sharing your recipe!

From: Marji

On Aug 18, 2003

This is a very easy recipe, and very good. I'm sure I will make it many times. Because of some reviews I did make a few changes. I used 7 oz. of coffee (no big deal), and only 1/2 cup of milk. I did detect a certain "saltiness" what with 2tsp of soda and 1tsp salt, so next time, I'll just use 1/4 tsp salt. The icing I used 13 Tbsp of butter, omitted the shortening, and kept all else the same. It came out great. Personally, I prefer it not chilled.

From: LynneG

On Feb 25, 2003

This cake is AMAZING! My husband kept asking for a 'regular, good, chocolate cake'. I tried a few and he wasn't impressed... but this cake he LOVED! I have made it about 5 times already - it's a huge hit with the neighbors too. I am rather new in the kitchen - this cake was so easy to make and so yummy and came out just perfect. This really is the only chocolate cake recipe I'll every need. Thanks! Lynne

From: Juliann

On May 29, 2003

It didn't taste bad (very moist and chocolaty) but WAY too "heavy". I served this at my friends 21st bday and most people only ate half a piece of the cake. Plus the frosting was way too buttery. Sorry to go against the crowd.

From: Rhonda *J*

On Apr 24, 2003

Great title for this cake! This is the exact recipe (except for the icing) that my Mother has been using for years....my sister and I now use it faithfully!I am fairly new to recipezaar and had planned on posting it,but you beat me to it...good thing i browsed around the top 100 recipes first!!!!Funny that you mentioned you like the cake chilled as i really like it that way too!! I think i will try your icing with it next time and i also like the raspberry idea! Pure Heaven!! The last time i made this recipe my husband happened to have Irish cream coffee brewing so i used it anyway! It turned out just as great as usual! I may try experimenting now with different flavored coffees in it! Hazelnut vanilla i bet would be AWESOME! Our recipe directions are not as detailed as your though....we just throw it all in the bowl at once and mix....comes out perfect! I may try your steps though and see if it comes out any better though i can't imagine it could get any better!!This truly is "The only chocolate cake recipe you will ever need!!!!"

From: June Bailey

On Jul 14, 2002

This is really one of the best chocolate cake recipes that I have found. I have made it 3 times in the last month, my whole family loves it. I made a coffee frosting the first time and that was great the second time I made white boiled frosting and that was even better. I definitely will keep making this cake! It is better cold from the refrigerator, very moist and has a great flavor.

From: fawn512

On Nov 11, 2006

i was surprised at this recipe. BEcause this recipe is similar to #2496, but this has addt'l 1/2c more oil and more flour. I had a better time leveling off the mounded top of the cake. The cake's moist, not as so sweet. Baked mine in 2 (9" cake pan) for about 37min. I use chocolate ganache (11oz choc, 1/2c milk, 50g butter, 25g water) for the frosting.

From: ** Poppy **

On Sep 15, 2002

I'm not very good at making cakes, but I wanted to try this one because of the very good reviews it had, so I made it last night... and wow it was great!! not too sweet , really moist and the frosting was just right!! my husband loved it!! thank you for the recipe!!!

From: Kim D.

On Jul 7, 2002

This cake so so good! It was like a devils food cake with a creamy white icing! I thought the ingredients for the icing sounded a little strange, but I thought I'd give it a try anyways, and I was really glad I did! My husband hates icing with the "powdered sugar taste", so he was really happy with the results! I will file this recipe in my box of recipes I will bake often! Thanks for sharing!

From: Boxerwing

On Feb 24, 2003

I have made this recipe twice with great results. The second time I made 12 cupcakes and a 9"X9" cake. I would suggest using salted butter or unsalted butter with a little salt for the icing to enhance the taste a little. The cake is rich and moist and wonderful and the icing is not hard to do at all.