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Matilda Chocolate Cake Recipe

Matilda Chocolate Cake Recipe

This Matilda Chocolate Cake stands out because of its rich, moist texture and decadent chocolate flavor. The recipe calls for high-quality ingredients like cocoa powder, butter, and fresh eggs, which all contribute to the cake's rich flavor and texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Slices
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake

  • ¾ cup  Cocoa powder dutch processed
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 cup Buttermilk at room temperature
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Hot water

Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

  • 1 cup  Unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 cups Confectioners sugar
  • 1 cup Cocoa powder dutch processed
  • ½ cups Sour cream room temperature
  • 6 oz Dark chocolate chopped

Instructions
 

For Making Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C. Line two 8-inch baking pans with parchment paper after buttering or greasing them.
  • Use the paddle attachment of a stand mixer to combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Keep aside.
  • Buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract should be mixed in a large jug.
  • Using a large jug, slowly pour ingredients into the mixer while on low speed.
  • Add the hot water slowly to the mixer while it is running. You will have a very thin batter. Ensure that the mixer is set to the lowest speed so there are no splashes.
  • Prepare the pans by pouring the batter into them. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick, comes out clean when inserted.
  • Remove the cakes from the pans after they have cooled for 10 minutes. On a cooling rack, allow them to cool completely.

For Making Frosting

  • If you want to prevent your chocolate from burning, microwave it for 10 seconds at a time and stir it every 10 seconds.
  • The butter and confectioners sugar should be mixed at low speed in a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment.
  • Slowly turn up the speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Beat on low for 1-2 minutes, then increase the speed to medium.
  • Make sure that the melted chocolate and salt are well mixed with sour cream and melted chocolate.
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