How Did Devil's Food Cake Get Its Name? - Chowhound
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Kattecat/Shutterstock The Devil and food have a long history. We're not talking about the mortal sin of gluttony here, rather the somewhat odd association between Satan and certain dishes, like deviled eggs, deviled ham, and of course, devil's food cake. Ever since the 1700s, the Devil's name has been invoked for dishes that were particularly spicy or heavily seasoned. But, if you've ever enjoyed devil's food…
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