Matilda Cake Recipe – Moist Layers & Creamy Chocolate Ganache
A rich, moist chocolate cake inspired by the iconic Matilda scene, layered with silky ganache. Deeply chocolatey, dramatic, and perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (with cooling and frosting)
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
Ingredients
For the cake:
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1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
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¾ cup (75g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
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1½ tsp baking powder
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1½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (100g) brown sugar
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1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
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½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup (240ml) hot coffee or water
For the ganache:
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200g dark chocolate, chopped
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1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
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1 tbsp butter (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
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Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
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Beat eggs and sugars until light. Add buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.
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Mix in dry ingredients, then add hot coffee/water. Batter will be thin.
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Divide into pans. Bake 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
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Heat cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir smooth. Chill to thicken.
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Frost cooled cake with ganache. Decorate as desired.
Notes
Use coffee to deepen the chocolate flavor. Add raspberry jam or salted caramel between layers for a twist.