Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Matilda’s Chocolate Cake with rich chocolate fudge frosting. This moist, tender cake is a chocolate lover’s dream, perfect for any celebration or special occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups Flour
- 1 3/4 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 Eggs
- 2/3 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup Coffee hot
Chocolate fudge frosting:
- 11.11 oz Butter unsalted
- 14.1 oz Dark chocolate about 60%-70%
- 1/3 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 1/3 cups Heavy cream
- 1 1/3 cups Powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare pans: Preheat to 350°F and line two 8-inch pans with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and eggs until nearly combined.
- Incorporate coffee: Stir in hot coffee until just combined.
- Bake the cakes: Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare frosting: Heat butter, cream, chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Chill frosting: Cool mixture, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Assemble the cake: Frost and layer the cakes, creating a wave pattern with frosting.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients.
- Check expiration dates on leavening agents.
- Measure flour correctly to avoid denseness.
- Avoid overmixing the batter.
- Chill frosting slightly if too soft to spread.
- Line baking pans with parchment paper.
- Serve cake at room temperature for best flavor.
- Allow cake to cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Avoid high heat when making frosting to prevent graininess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
