The Only Chocolate Cake Recipe You'll Ever Need (Devil's Food)

I'm a huge chocolate lover! I usually just buy those chocolate cupcakes with whipped cream topping at the store, but I love baking & would rather homemake it myself. After about 6 chocolate cake recipes I tried online, I finally came across this one. The name intrigued me, so I made them.... and YES, SUCCESS! These are extremely moist & rich, they are absolutely delicious! Try this recipe just once & you'll see why they call it "The Only Chocolate Cake Recipe You'll Ever Need!" My kids and I decided to decorate them as owls! Decorate them however you want & with the frosting of your choosing.

Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsps baking soda
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup hot coffee
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla

Frosting: I chose to go with a cream cheese frosting after my sister-in-law made them for me. This is the recipe I went with, click the link above if you'd like to try the frosting that came with the recipe.

• 2  (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter. softened
• 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 325'F
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Add oil, coffee & milk, & mix at medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs & vanilla & beat 2 more minutes. Expect batter to be thin.
3. Pour into a 9"x13" greased & floured pan or 2-9" round pans (or cupcake pan). Bake 9x13 pan for about 45 minutes or 9" pans for about 30 minutes. (Note: I did cupcakes & I think mine were in there for 20-24 mins. Check them with a toothpick to make sure they are finished.) Cool pans for about 15 minutes & then cool completely on racks.
4. While cake is cooling, make the frosting. In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese & butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar. Store in refrigerator after use.
5. By the way, the cake is recommended chilled, right out of the refrigerator. The rich chocolate and cool frosting just seem to taste best this way. Enjoy!

Link to recipe: "The Only Chocolate Cake Recipe You'll Ever Need!"

My First Wedding Cake

I wanted to share with you all my very first wedding cake, made for my dear friends Shane & Christina in August of 2011. The bride only asked if I could do white & red velvet cake alternating, otherwise I had free reign on the appearance. Her color theme was red, white, & black. After doing a LOT of research on making & assembling a wedding cake, I went to work. This was also my first time making my own fondant. Everything really came together for me, & I'm so impressed with how it turned out! Even at the wedding, I got rave reviews on the taste! I couldn't be happier accomplishing a lifelong dream of mine, to make a wedding cake. Congratulations you two! The wedding was just beautiful!