How to Bake Devil's Food Cake With Cocoa

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF.

   Brush a bundt or fancy cake mould with the melted butter.
   
   Dust with the cocoa powder reserved for dusting.
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   Step 2: Make up the cocoa.

   Place the cup of cocoa into a small bowl and mix in the boiling water.
   
   Stir the contents until the mixture thickens.
   
   Leave to cool. , Beat by hand or with an electric mixer until it turns light and fluffy. ,, Mix through. , Fold this through the mixture using a metal spoon, until all ingredients are completely combined. , Smooth over using a spatula and place in the oven.
   
   Bake for 1 1/4 hours or until cooked.
   
   Test by piercing with a skewer; if it comes out clean, the cake is cooked. , Turn onto a wire cooling rack after 10 minutes and leave to cool. , Serve.
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   Step 3: Put the butter

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   Step 4: and vanilla into a bowl.

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   Step 5: Add the eggs one at a time

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   Step 6: beating in to combine thoroughly.

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   Step 7: Sift in the flours and baking soda.

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   Step 8: Pour in the cocoa mixture made earlier.

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   Step 9: Pour the mixture into the prepared cake mould.

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    Step 10: Remove from oven and leave to stand in the mould for 10 minutes.

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    Step 11: Dust with more cocoa or icing sugar if wished.

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