Devil’s food cake
Formula
- 220 g flour
- 70 g Dutch cocoa
- 300 g sugar
- 8 g powder
- 4 g soda
- 5 g salt
- 2 eggs
- 240 g buttermilk
- 120 g oil
- 200 g hot coffee
Method
- Start. Whisk cocoa with hot coffee until glossy. Whisk remaining dry and wet ingredients separately.Watch for: Scrape the bottom and sides once, then stop at the texture described; extra mixing can add air or develop unwanted gluten.
- Then. Combine all mixtures gently; divide into two lined 8-inch pans.Watch for: Scrape the bottom and sides once, then stop at the texture described; extra mixing can add air or develop unwanted gluten.
- Finish. Bake 28–34 minutes.Watch for: Begin checking at the early end of the range; use the stated color, movement, or internal-temperature cue rather than time alone.
The concept
Pre-treatment can intensify an ingredient without adding more.