Description
Indulge in the Best Matilda’s Chocolate Cake, a decadent dessert that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. This moist chocolate cake features rich layers complemented by a glossy fudge frosting, making it an ideal centerpiece for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration. Even if you’re short on time, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures you can create a stunning cake that impresses family and friends alike. Dive into the world of chocolate perfection, where each bite melts away the stresses of the day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (plus extra for frosting)
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 11.11 oz unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 14.1 oz dark chocolate (60%-70% cocoa)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two 8-inch baking pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until combined.
- Add buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients; mix until nearly combined.
- Pour in hot coffee and mix until smooth; ensure no lumps remain.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting: Melt butter, cream, and dark chocolate in a saucepan over medium heat; mix in sifted cocoa powder and powdered sugar until smooth. Cool before using.
- Frost the cooled cake layers as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg