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Delicious slice of Matilda Chocolate Cake topped with rich chocolate frosting

Matilda Chocolate Cake

A rich and moist chocolate cake with layers of decadent frosting, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs, ideally room temp
  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup buttermilk (mix 1/3 cup whole milk + 1 tsp vinegar) Can substitute with milk + vinegar
  • 1 cup sour cream, ideally room temp
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder, Dutch Processed preferred
  • 2 tsp instant coffee
  • ¾ cup boiling water
For the Frosting
  • 300 g dark chocolate
  • 3 tbsp corn syrup
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ¼ cup heavy cream, chilled

Method
 

Chocolate Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and sour cream.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, adding cocoa powder and instant coffee.
  5. Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  6. Divide the batter into two greased cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let them cool.
Chocolate Fudge Frosting
  1. Melt the dark chocolate and mix with corn syrup until combined.
  2. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt, mixing well.
  3. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture and whip in heavy cream until you achieve a fluffy consistency.
Assembly
  1. Place one cake layer on a plate, spread frosting on top, then place the second layer on top.
  2. Frost the top and sides of the cake for an even layer.

Notes

Serve slices of this cake with a side of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. For added flair, sprinkle chocolate shavings or fresh berries on top.