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Best Matilda’s Chocolate Cake

An ultra-moist layered chocolate cake with rich fudge frosting inspired by the iconic Matilda chocolate cake scene.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee
Fudge Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup cocoa powder
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup dark chocolate melted
  • 0.33 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake pans
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients.
  3. Combine wet ingredients.
  4. Mix wet and dry ingredients together.
  5. Add hot coffee and mix until smooth.
  6. Bake 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
  7. Prepare fudge frosting by beating butter, cocoa, sugar, cream, and chocolate.
  8. Assemble and frost cake. Chill before serving.

Notes

For deeper flavor, refrigerate overnight before serving.