Description
Indulge in the dreamy, moist Matilda Chocolate Cake that is sure to captivate your taste buds with its rich cocoa flavor and velvety chocolate frosting. This decadent dessert is perfect for any special occasion or as a delightful treat for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee (for richer flavor)
For the chocolate frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream (plus more if needed)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- Add hot liquid: Carefully pour in hot water or coffee and mix until batter is smooth and thin.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and frost: Cool cakes, then frost with prepared chocolate frosting.
- Serve: Enjoy the cake with cold milk for the full ‘Matilda’ experience.
Notes
- Coffee intensifies the chocolate flavor but doesn’t make the cake taste like coffee.
- This cake is even better the next day! Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
