Best Matilda’s Chocolate Cake Recipe – Matilda Cake Recipe
This Best Matilda’s Chocolate Cake Recipe is a rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey cake that combines the flavors of Dutch-process cocoa, coffee, and buttermilk. It yields two tender 8-inch round cake layers topped with a luscious homemade Chocolate Fudge Frosting, perfect for celebrations or any chocolate craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: One two-layer, 8-inch round chocolate cake (8-10 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- Baking spray, as needed
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
Chocolate Fudge Frosting
- Prepare as per Chocolate Fudge Frosting recipe (typically includes butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, cream/milk, and vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and spray them lightly with baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch-process cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add Oil & Eggs: Stir the vegetable oil into the dry ingredients until they are well coated. Then add the eggs and pure vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to combine.
- Incorporate Buttermilk and Coffee: Stir in the buttermilk until just combined. Carefully pour in the hot brewed coffee and stir gently until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
- Bake the Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool slightly in the pans before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature before frosting.
- Frost the Cake: Once fully cooled, frost the cake layers with your prepared Chocolate Fudge Frosting, spreading evenly between layers and on top for a rich finish.
Notes
- Ensure eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature to help the batter mix smoothly.
- Hot coffee enhances the cocoa flavor and helps intensify the cake’s chocolate richness.
- Use Dutch-process cocoa powder for a smoother, less acidic chocolate flavor.
- For added moisture and flavor, frost the cake only once the layers are completely cool to prevent melting.
- To keep cakes fresh, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
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