Description
Moist & Fudgy Matilda’s Chocolate Cake is a rich, decadent dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for frosting)
- ¾ cup dark cocoa powder, softened (for frosting)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for frosting)
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Stir in the hot coffee and sour cream until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Beat the butter until creamy for the frosting.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well.
- Mix in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until fluffy.
- Fold in the melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread frosting evenly on top.
- Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Optional: Decorate with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
Notes
- Hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee.
- Adjust the heavy cream in the frosting for a thicker or thinner consistency.
- Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 120g
- Calories: 585 kcal
- Sugar: 54 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cake, Fudgy Cake, Moist Cake, Dessert Recipe