Chocolate cake from Matilda—rich, moist, and indulgent!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup (240ml) whole milk
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) boiling water
For the Frosting:
1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups (450g) powdered sugar
½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Cake:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
4. Add Boiling Water: Gradually stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin, but this is normal).
5. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Frosting:
1. Cream Butter: Beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2. Add Cocoa & Sugar: Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar.
3. Add Cream & Vanilla: Slowly pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Cake:
1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread an even layer of frosting on top.
2. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
3. Decorate as desired—classic chocolate shavings or sprinkles work well!
Enjoy your Matilda-inspired chocolate cake!
