Name: Devil Dog Cake
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes 6 servings with leftovers
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process) plus additional for dusting; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/3 cups water; 2 large egg whites; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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Devil Dog CakeQuentin Bacon

This cake was inspired by Devil Dogs, the bone-shaped chocolate cakes with irresistible white goo sandwiched between their layers. You'll want to dive headfirst into this version, a tall layer of moist, dark devil's food with fluffy marshmallow frosting.

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