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Best Matilda's Chocolate Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 550
A rich and moist chocolate cake with a luscious fudge frosting, perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups 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

Wet ingredients

  • 2/3 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2/3 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Hot coffee

Frosting ingredients

  • 11.11 oz Butter (unsalted)
  • 14.1 oz Dark chocolate (about 60%-70%)
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa powder
  • 1 1/3 cups Heavy cream
  • 1 1/3 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Mix dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients and hot coffee; combine until smooth.
  • Divide batter into two pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
  • Make frosting by heating butter, cream, and chocolate; sift in cocoa and powdered sugar, then cool and chill.
  • Assemble the cake: spread frosting between layers, then cover the cake with remaining frosting and decorate as desired.

Notes

Use cake strips for even baking and ensure the cake is fully cooled before frosting for best results.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cake, chocolate