Description
Indulge in the decadence of Matilda’s Chocolate Cake, a rich and moist dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe features a luscious fudge frosting that takes this cake to the next level of chocolatey goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or freshly brewed coffee
Fudge Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined. Stir in hot water or coffee until smooth.
- Bake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let cool before frosting.
- Make Frosting: Melt butter, stir in cocoa, then add powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Mix in vanilla and salt.
- Frost Cake: Stack and frost cooled cakes with the fudge frosting.
Notes
- Use coffee for extra richness.
- Chill cake before slicing for clean layers.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
