Beat in the vanilla extract. Reduce the speed to low. Add the flour mixture alternately with the tomato juice, beating well after each addition. Pour the batter into the cake pans. Bake for 35 ...

She paused, thought for a moment, and replied, "My devil's food cake would ... like a basic chocolate cake with the addition of hot coffee and a buttercream-meringue frosting.

This cake really is a cross between chocolate cake and brownies. It's lighter than fudge brownies, but every bit as fudgy.