Matilda’s Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with Matilda’s Chocolate Cake. Inspired by the iconic scene from the 1996 movie Matilda, this cake features deeply moist chocolate layers wrapped in a rich, velvety fudge frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any time you’re craving a show-stopping, decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 14 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Chocolate Cake:
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process)
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Kosher salt
- Buttermilk
- Vegetable oil
- Large eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Hot coffee (to enhance chocolate flavor)
- For the Chocolate Fudge Frosting:
- Unsalted butter
- Dark chocolate (60%–70% cocoa), chopped
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Heavy cream
- Powdered sugar
- Kosher salt
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
- Slowly pour in hot coffee and mix until the batter is smooth and thin.
- Divide batter between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the Chocolate Fudge Frosting:
- In a saucepan, combine butter, chocolate, cocoa powder, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Stir over medium heat until smooth and glossy.
- Strain the frosting into a bowl for a silky texture.
- Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface and cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until thick and spreadable.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with ⅓ of the frosting.
- Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides with remaining frosting.
- Use an offset spatula to create decorative swirls, if desired.
Notes
- Hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor but won’t taste like coffee.
- For even cake layers, use cake strips during baking.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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