Ah yes 😋 — the Matilda Chocolate Cake is a rich, moist chocolate cake inspired by the classic “Matilda” vibe: soft, indulgent, and perfect for chocolate lovers. Here’s a detailed recipe:
🍫 Matilda Chocolate Cake
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
For the cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar/lemon juice)
- 1 cup hot water or hot coffee (coffee enhances chocolate flavor)
For the frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk (plus more as needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans (or line with parchment paper).
2️⃣ Make the cake batter
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Slowly add hot water or coffee, whisking until smooth — batter will be thin.
3️⃣ Bake
- Divide batter evenly between pans.
- Bake 30–35 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean).
- Let cool 10 min in pans, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4️⃣ Make the frosting
- Beat butter until creamy.
- Add cocoa powder and powdered sugar alternately with milk.
- Add vanilla and beat until smooth. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
5️⃣ Assemble
- Place one cake layer on a plate, spread frosting on top.
- Add second layer and frost the top and sides.
- Optional: decorate with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or fruit.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Extra moist: Use oil instead of butter in the batter.
- Chocolate lover’s upgrade: Add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Fudgy twist: Use ½ cup melted chocolate in the frosting.
- Storage: Keeps well at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
If you want, I can also give a “quick 1-bowl Matilda chocolate cake” version that’s ready in under an hour and just as rich.
Do you want me to do that?
