Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1(15.25 ounce) packagedevil’s food cake mix (such as Duncan Hines®)
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2cupswhole milk, divided
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⅔cupsalted butter, melted, divided
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3largeeggs
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2teaspoonsvanilla extract, divided
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Baking spray with flour
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1(15.25 ounce) packagewhite cake mix (such as Duncan Hines®)
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3largeegg whites
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½cupsalted butter, softened
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1(8 ounce) packagecream cheese, softened
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1(32 ounce) packagepowdered sugar
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½cupunsweetened cocoa powder
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4tablespoonswhole milk, or more as needed
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2teaspoonsvanilla extract
Cooking Directions
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Prepare cakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) with racks in middle and lower third positions.
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Place devil’s food cake mix, 1 cup milk, 1/3 cup melted butter, 3 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat at low speed, using the paddle attachment, for 1 minute until combined. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
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Spoon batter evenly into 2 (9-inch) round nonstick cake pans, greased with baking spray; set aside.
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Repeat procedure with the white cake mix, substituting 3 egg whites for 3 large eggs.
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Bake 4 cakes in the preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in middle comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes, rotating cake pans from front to back and between top and bottom racks halfway through baking time.
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Remove pans to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes. Remove cakes from pans and cool completely on wire racks, about 1 hour.
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Trim the top of the cakes as needed to make sure the top is level.
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Prepare frosting: Beat softened butter with a stand mixer at medium speed, using the paddle attachment, until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add softened cream cheese and mix for 1 minute until combined, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed.
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Whisk together powdered sugar and cocoa in a large bowl; gradually add to butter mixture alternately with 4 tablespoons milk, along with the vanilla. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition, stopping to scrape down bowl in between additions. (If needed, add up to 1 tablespoon milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.) Increase speed to medium, and beat 1 to 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
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Assemble cake: Place 1 chocolate cake layer on a cutting board. Using a 6-inch round cutter, cut out center of cake to create a 6-inch cake round; leave 9-inch cake ring intact, and remove center 6-inch cake. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut out center of the 6-inch cake to create a 3-inch cake round; leave 6-inch ring intact, and remove center 3-inch cake round. Place the 9-inch cake ring on a serving platter or cake stand. Set aside 6-inch ring and 3-inch cake round.
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Repeat process with 1 vanilla cake layer to create 1 (9-inch) vanilla cake ring, 1 (6-inch) vanilla cake ring, and 1 (3-inch) vanilla cake round.
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Place the 6-inch vanilla ring in the center of the 9-inch chocolate ring. Place the 3-inch chocolate cake round in the center of the 6-inch vanilla ring.
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Spread a thin layer of frosting over layer on platter. Place 9-inch vanilla cake ring on frosted layer and place the 6-inch chocolate ring in center of thee 9-inch vanilla ring. Place the 3-inch vanilla cake round in the center of the 6-inch chocolate ring. Spread a thin layer of frosting over layer. Repeat process with remaining chocolate cake layer and vanilla cake layer.
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Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Chill for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe12 | |
Calories890 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 37g |
47% |
Saturated Fat 20g |
98% |
Cholesterol 126mg |
42% |
Sodium 738mg |
32% |
Total Carbohydrate 134g |
49% |
Dietary Fiber 2g |
6% |
Protein 11g |
21% |
Potassium 394mg |
8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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