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Matilda Chocolate Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 4200
A rich and moist chocolate cake with a luscious homemade frosting, perfect for celebrations or indulgent treats.

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 220 ml full fat whole milk (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp white distilled vinegar
  • 250 g plain or all purpose flour
  • 80 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 240 g granulated sugar
  • 150 g dark brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 150 ml oil
  • 1.5 tsps vanilla extract
  • 200 ml hot coffee or hot water and instant coffee

Frosting

  • 50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 32 g cornstarch
  • 280 g granulated sugar for frosting
  • a pinch salt for frosting
  • 335 ml cold milk for frosting
  • 135 g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 55 g cold unsalted butter
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract for frosting

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), grease and line 3 8-inch pans.
  • Mix milk and vinegar; whisk dry ingredients. Combine eggs, milk mixture, oil, vanilla; add to dry and mix. Incorporate hot coffee and divide batter into pans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, cool completely. Make frosting by whisking cocoa, cornstarch, salt, and sugar; add milk and cook until thick. Melt chocolate, add butter and vanilla, then cool. Frost the cake layers and serve.

Notes

Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting for best results.
Calories: 4200kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Keyword: cake, chocolate