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Matilda Chocolate Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 450
A rich and moist chocolate cake with a luscious fudge frosting, perfect for celebrations and chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 220 ml full fat whole milk (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp white distilled vinegar
  • 250 g plain or all purpose flour
  • 80 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 240 g granulated sugar
  • 150 g dark brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 150 ml oil
  • 1.5 tsps vanilla extract
  • 200 ml hot coffee or hot water and instant coffee

Frosting

  • 50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 32 g cornstarch
  • 280 g granulated sugar for frosting
  • a pinch salt for frosting
  • 335 ml cold milk for frosting
  • 135 g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 55 g cold unsalted butter
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract for frosting

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), grease and line 3 8-inch pans.
  • Mix milk and vinegar; whisk dry ingredients. Combine eggs, milk mixture, oil, vanilla. Add wet to dry, then fold in hot coffee. Divide batter into pans and bake 25-30 mins.
  • Cool cakes, prepare frosting by whisking cocoa, cornstarch, salt, sugar, then gradually adding cold milk. Cook until thickened, add chocolate and butter, then vanilla. Chill until set.
  • Assemble cake layers with frosting, chill to set, then cover with remaining frosting. Serve with cold milk.

Notes

Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting for best results.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate