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Matilda Chocolate Cake That’s Rich, Fudgy & Iconic

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Inspired by the 1996 Matilda movie, this rich, fudgy chocolate cake is layered with silky ganache and designed to satisfy the most serious chocolate cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 cups granulated sugar

  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee or water

Ganache Frosting:

  • 10 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch pans.

  • Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.

  • In another bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.

  • Add sugar and hot coffee, mixing slowly.

  • Combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.

  • Divide batter into pans. Bake 35–38 mins. Cool completely.

  • For ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate and butter, let sit 2 mins, stir until smooth. Cool until spreadable.

  • Frost one cake layer, then stack and cover the cake with remaining ganache.

  • Let set 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For cupcakes, bake for 18–20 mins. Store covered at room temperature or chilled. Pairs well with milk or berries.

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