Description
Devil dogs bring nostalgia to classic dessert lovers with their rich chocolate cake and creamy filling. Home bakers can recreate this beloved treat easily, delivering sweet memories in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (96 g) shortening
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt
Instructions
- Preparation Setup: Position oven rack in middle, preheat to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cake log performance.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt into a medium bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture that will provide rich flavor and smooth texture.
- Butter Transformation: Cream butter and sugar using electric mixer until mixture becomes light, pale, and exceptionally fluffy, developing a luxurious base for the cake logs.
- Wet Ingredient Integration: Blend whole egg and vanilla extract into butter mixture, ensuring complete incorporation and creating a smooth, cohesive foundation.
- Batter Composition: Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to wet mixture, mixing minimally to maintain delicate cake texture. Use a large resealable bag as a piping tool, cutting a 1/2-inch opening for precise cake log formation.
- Baking Process: Pipe 3-inch elongated cake logs onto prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 7-8 minutes until edges set and centers remain slightly soft, then cool completely on wire racks.
- Filling Preparation: Whisk flour, milk, and salt in saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth. Cook until mixture transforms into a thick paste, then cool for 5-7 minutes.
- Filling Completion: Cream butter and shortening, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cooled flour mixture. Beat until light, airy, and exceptionally fluffy.
- Assembly Finale: Spread generous filling layer on half of cooled cake logs, then sandwich with remaining logs. Serve immediately or store in airtight container for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Precise Piping Technique: Use a resealable plastic bag with a clean, sharp cut at the corner to create uniform cake logs, ensuring consistent size and shape for professional-looking results.
- Temperature Precision Matters: Watch the baking time carefully; 7-8 minutes is crucial to maintain a soft, tender cake texture without overcooking or drying out the logs.
- Flour Mixture Magic: The cooked flour base for the filling is essential – it creates a smooth, stable foundation that prevents grainy or runny frosting.
- Mixing Method Mastery: Alternate dry ingredients and milk when combining, and mix just until incorporated to keep the cake texture light and tender, avoiding tough or dense devil dogs.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 57 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg