Matilda Chocolate Cake Classic (Print Version)

Moist Matilda chocolate cake layered with creamy cocoa frosting for a dreamy, decadent dessert experience.

# Ingredients:

→ Chocolate Cake

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder (optional)
08 - 1 cup milk or buttermilk
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
10 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
12 - 1 cup hot water

→ Chocolate Frosting

13 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
14 - 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
15 - 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
16 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
17 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
18 - Pinch of salt

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and instant coffee powder.
03 - Add milk or buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually pour in hot water and mix until the batter is thin and glossy.
05 - Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean. Cool cakes completely on a wire rack.
06 - Beat softened unsalted butter until light and airy. Slowly add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing continuously.
07 - Blend in vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream, beating until the frosting is creamy and smooth. Add additional cream as needed to achieve spreadable consistency.
08 - Layer each cooled cake round with a generous application of frosting. Cover the entire cake with remaining frosting and smooth out the surface.
09 - Pipe decorative swirls with frosting on top and drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.

# Notes:

01 - For a richer chocolate flavor, replace milk with buttermilk and include instant coffee powder.

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