Go Back
–+ servings
Matilda's Chocolate Cake

Decadent Matilda's Chocolate Cake That Melts in Your Mouth

Matilda's Chocolate Cake is a delicious dessert fulfilling childhood nostalgia with rich chocolate flavor and a luxurious fudge frosting.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
  • 3/4 cup Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder Bloom half in coffee
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Adds moisture
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Keeps cake moist
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as binder
  • 1/2 cup Hot Brewed Coffee Blooms cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract Adds flavor
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate High-quality chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted for smooth texture

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Cake pans
  • saucepan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Combine half of the cocoa powder with hot coffee in a bowl and let it bloom.
  3. In a larger bowl, sift together flour, remaining cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  5. Stir in the bloomed cocoa mixture until fully incorporated.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pans, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes and check for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Melt chocolate, butter, cream, and sifted sugar together to make the frosting.
  10. Strain frosting to remove lumps and chill for 20-30 minutes.
  11. Assemble the cake by layering and frosting accordingly.
  12. Serve slices with optional vanilla ice cream or fresh raspberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements and remember to bloom cocoa for deeper flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!