Chocolate cake lovers in the USA look forward to this May 19 food holiday.

Devil’s Food Cake first appeared in a recipe in the early 1900s with its name and appearance a playful contrast to the light and airy angel food cake.

It is made with cocoa powder, boiling water (sometimes coffee), and baking soda rather than melted chocolate to achieve its signature dark color and deep chocolate flavor

Devil's Food Cake is, consequently, darker and more moist than a regular chocolate cake.