Description
Indulge in the BEST MATILDA CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE, a chocolate lover’s ultimate delight! This rich and moist cake boasts a luscious chocolate fudge frosting that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration, its intense chocolate flavor and tender texture will impress both novice and experienced bakers alike. Easy to make with simple ingredients, you can customize it with fresh fruits or sprinkles for that extra flair. Elevate your dessert game with this show-stopping cake that’s bound to be the highlight of any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup buttermilk – mix 1/3 cup whole milk + 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (Dutch processed preferred)
- 2 tsp instant coffee
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 300g dark chocolate (for frosting)
- 3 tbsp corn syrup
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cup heavy cream, chilled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and sour cream until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients.
- Gradually stir in boiling water until well blended.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before frosting with the melted dark chocolate mixed with cream cheese and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg