Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Dreamy Moist Matilda Chocolate Cake. A rich, moist chocolate cake that will enchant your taste buds with every bite. Perfect for any occasion or celebration!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
Additional:
- Chocolate frosting (see notes)
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- Add coffee: Carefully add the hot coffee while mixing on low speed until fully combined.
- Fold in sour cream: Gently fold in the sour cream until the batter is smooth.
- Bake: Divide the batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool cakes in pans, then on wire racks.
- Frost: Frost the cooled cake layers with chocolate frosting. Garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
Notes
- Use a rich chocolate ganache or whipped chocolate buttercream for the ultimate Matilda-style finish.
- For extra moistness, brush cake layers lightly with simple syrup before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
