NEXT LEVEL Devil's food cake

For an Easter treat with a difference, make our richest and fudgiest chocolate cake to date

- BARNEY DESMAZERY

SERVES 15-20 PREP 30 mins plus cooling COOK 40 mins MORE EFFORT V

WHY

So-called for its rich, indulgent nature it’s considered to be the counterpart to a lighter-than air angel food cake), our version of devil’s food cake is textured like a brownie and stacked high with chocolate fudge frosting between the layers. This is a recipe for true chocolate lovers one that lives up to its name.

WHAT TO BUY

200g unsalted butter, plus extra for the tins

200g dark chocolate, chopped

250g plain flour

50g rye or spelt flour or use 50g plain flour)

50g cocoa, sifted, plus extra for dusting

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

400g light muscovado sugar

300m natural yogurt

150ml espresso or strong coffee

2 tsp vanilla extract

3 eggs

For the icing

300g dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces