Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Matilda’s Chocolate Cake, a rich and moist dessert inspired by the iconic movie. With layers of intense chocolate flavor and creamy frosting, this cake is perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup sour cream
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (plus more as needed)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Incorporate eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Stir in water: Carefully add boiling water to the batter.
- Finish the batter: Fold in sour cream until smooth.
- Bake: Divide into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Prepare frosting: Beat butter, add sugar, cocoa, cream, vanilla, and salt. Mix until creamy.
- Frost the cake: Layer and frost the cakes before serving.
Notes
- This cake is inspired by the iconic one from the movie ‘Matilda’—extra rich, ultra moist, and perfect for celebrations.
- For an even deeper chocolate flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
