Matilda's Chocolate Cake

A rich, ultra-moist chocolate cake inspired by the legendary Matilda movie scene. Layers of deep, dark chocolate cake with silky, fudgy frosting make this a chocolate lover’s dream. Perfect for special occasions or pure indulgence!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 34

Total Time: 1 4

Servings: slices

Calories: 585kcal

Cost: $21

Equipment

2 9-inch round cake pans Greased and lined with parchment
Stand mixer or hand mixer For mixing batter and frosting
Offset spatula For smooth frosting application
Cake turntable (recommended) For easier frosting
Wire cooling racks To cool cake layers evenly

Ingredients

the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup dark cocoa powder Unsweetened
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs Room temperature
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee Enhances chocolate flavor
½ cup sour cream Adds moisture

the Chocolate Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter softened
4 cups powdered sugar Sifted
¾ cup dark cocoa powder Softened
¼ cup heavy cream Adjust for consistency
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate melted and cooled

Instructions

the Cake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add wet ingredients: eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
Stir in hot coffee and sour cream until smooth.
Divide batter between pans. Bake 30-35 minutes.
Cool in pans 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks.

the Frosting:

Beat butter until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
Mix in cream and vanilla.
Beat until fluffy. Fold in melted chocolate.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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