Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of the Dreamy Moist Matilda Chocolate Cake, a rich and moist chocolate cake topped with a luscious chocolate ganache frosting. Perfect for any celebration or sweet craving!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or freshly brewed coffee (for richer flavor)
For the Chocolate Ganache Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for added shine)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy release.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
- Add hot liquid: Carefully stir in the hot water or coffee. Batter will be thin.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare ganache: Heat cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth. Stir in butter if desired. Cool to spreadable consistency.
- Frost cake: Spread ganache between layers and frost top and sides. Chill before slicing.
Notes
- Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste.
- For an extra-moist cake, refrigerate cooled layers overnight before frosting.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 43g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
