Devil's Food Cake with Chocolate Ganache

A simple yet elegant dessert - our devil's food cake recipe makes one decadent layer of Duncan Hines Devil's Food cake, topped with smooth, spreadable chocolate ganache for a timeless taste
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Devil's Food Cake with Chocolate Ganache
A simple yet elegant dessert - our devil's food cake recipe makes one decadent layer of Duncan Hines Devil's Food cake, topped with smooth, spreadable chocolate ganache for a timeless taste

June 22, 2026
URL: https://www.duncanhines.com/recipes/cakes/devils-food-cake-chocolate-ganache-9645

  • Prep time 20 minutes
  • Total time 90 minutes
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • PAM® Baking Spray

  • 1 pkg (15.25 oz each) Duncan Hines® Classic Devil’s Food Cake Mix

  • 1 cup water

  • 3 eggs

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1/2 cup heavy (whipping) cream

Nutrition Information

344 calories, 39g carbs

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Nutrition Information

344 calories, 39g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 10-inch springform pan with baking spray. Wrap outside of pan with aluminum foil to prevent leaks.

  • Step two

    Beat devil's food cake mix, water, eggs and oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for additional 2 minutes.

  • Step three

    Pour batter into pan, using a rubber spatula to level top of batter. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted into middle of cake comes out clean.

  • Step four

    Remove from oven and cool cake in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove side ring and allow cake to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer cake to serving platter or cake stand, or bottom of springform pan can be used as a serving plate.

  • Step five

    Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. Using a microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup, heat heavy cream in microwave using 30-second intervals until hot. Pour heavy cream over chocolate chips and cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap; allow mixture to sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Gently whisk mixture together until ganache forms. Slowly pour chocolate ganache over top of devil's food cake and spread toward ends of cake using a metal offset spatula. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Information

344 calories, 39g carbs

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Devil's Food Cake with Chocolate Ganache

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 51 mg 5%
Carbohydrate 39 g 13%
Cholesterol 58 mg 19%
Total Fat 21 g 32%
Iron 2 mg 12%
Calories 344 kcal 17%
Sodium 297 mg 12%
Protein 4 g 8%
Saturated Fat 7 g 34%
Sugars 26 g 3%
Vitamin C 0

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