Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of Matilda’s Chocolate Cake, a moist and intensely chocolatey dessert that will delight any chocolate lover. This classic layer cake with velvety frosting is perfect for birthdays or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee or boiling water
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in hot coffee or water until combined.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool in pans, then on wire racks.
- Make frosting: Beat butter, add cocoa, sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt; beat until fluffy.
- Assemble: Spread frosting on first cake layer, add second layer, frost the top and sides. Decorate as desired.
Notes
- This cake is rich, moist, and intensely chocolatey, reminiscent of Matilda’s cake.
- Use high-quality cocoa and coffee for best flavor.
- Can be made a day ahead and kept chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
