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devil's food quick'n easy - super moist - aunt virginia used to make

(2 ratings)
jklmno avatar
Recipe by
Linda McCormick
@jklmno
Yes, MI

As a child my favorite Aunt Virginia was known for this fudge-like rich and moist devil's food. This makes a large cake and goes a long way. Very good frosted with cool whip and instant pudding mixture or any favorite type. Dusted with powdered sugar through a doily lace pattern then adding real whipped cream on top is also very popular. I enjoy this best after storing covered overnight while the next morning the fudgy texture is great without frosting with a cup of coffee. I bake the jumbo muffin size cupcakes split with ice cream on top - better than traditional ice cream sandwiches. ENJOY!

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For devil's food quick'n easy - super moist - aunt virginia used to make

  • 4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3 c
    granulated sugar
  • 9 Tbsp
    cocoa - not dutch cocoa
  • 3 tsp
    soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • MIX ALL DRY INGREDIENTS TOGETHER. CREATE 3 HOLES AND ADD 1 INGREDIENTTO EACH:
  • 1 c
    salad oil
  • 3 Tbsp
    vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp
    vanilla
  • POUR 3 C. WATER OVER ALL OF THE MIXTURE AND STIR OR MIX UNTIL LUMPS ARE GONE.

How To Make devil's food quick'n easy - super moist - aunt virginia used to make

  • 1
    Grease and flour desired pans: 2 x 10" cake or 1 large jelly roll or sheet cake pan 13" x 18".
  • 2
    The recipe passed down states bake at 350 degrees. There is no time stated but I have found the time varies from 25-30 minutes. The toothpick test is always needed to be absolutely sure.
  • 3
    Cool on wire rack. Serve as desired whether frosted, as an ice cream cake roll or slightly warm and plain - Enjoy!
  • 4
    COOL WHIP TOPPING: 2 boxes (3.5 oz) instant pudding 3 cups milk 16 oz. Whipped Topping Mix puddings with milk and fold thawed whipped topping into the pudding. Frost your sheet cake and keep refrigerated including any leftovers. Best if made in advance of serving.
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