Matilda-Inspired Chocolate Cake
Indulge in this rich, fudgy Matilda-Inspired Chocolate Cake with moist layers and creamy frosting—just like the one from the beloved movie!
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup 75g unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 2 cups 400g granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp baking soda & 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ¾ cup 180ml vegetable oil
- ½ cup 120g sour cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup 240ml hot coffee
- 1 cup 240ml buttermilk
For the Silky Chocolate Frosting
- 1 cup 230g unsalted butter, softened
- 3½ cups 440g powdered sugar
- ¾ cup 75g cocoa powder
- 6 oz 170g dark chocolate, melted
- ½ cup 120ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat four 8-inch cake pans with grease and line them with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then whisk thoroughly.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, sour cream, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients with wet, alternating with buttermilk.
- Stir in hot coffee, then divide batter into pans.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean. Allow to cool completely.
- For the frosting, whip butter until creamy, then blend in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add melted chocolate, vanilla, and cream, whipping until smooth.
- Assemble cake by layering frosting between each tier and covering the top.
- Chill for 15 minutes, then slice and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 220mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 55g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 35g
- Protein: 5g