Description
Indulge in the Best Matilda’s Chocolate Cake, a dreamy dessert that’s sure to impress. This recipe features layers of moist chocolate cake filled and topped with rich fudge frosting, creating a truly unforgettable treat. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply satisfying a sweet craving, this cake combines decadent flavors and elegant presentation. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can achieve stunning results. Serve it with fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra touch.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 11.11 oz unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 14.1 oz dark chocolate (for frosting)
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1 1/3 cups heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two 8-inch round baking pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs to dry ingredients; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the hot coffee and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before frosting.
- For frosting, melt butter with cream and dark chocolate in a saucepan; mix in cocoa powder and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Cool frosting before applying it to the cooled cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg