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Matilda-Style Chocolate Cake with Rich Fudge Frosting

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Inspired by the legendary cake from Matilda, this Chocolate Cake features ultra-moist layers and thick, glossy fudge frosting. Rich, indulgent, and perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)

  • 1½ tsp baking soda

  • 1½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • ¾ cup sour cream

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ¾ cup buttermilk

  • ½ cup hot coffee or water

Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup cocoa powder

  • 3½ cups powdered sugar

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup heavy cream (adjust as needed)

  • 4 oz dark chocolate, melted and cooled

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.

  • Whisk dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat sugars, eggs, sour cream, oil, and vanilla.

  • Add buttermilk, then dry ingredients. Stir in hot coffee.

  • Divide into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.

  • For frosting: Beat butter, then add cocoa, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and cream. Stir in melted chocolate.

  • Layer and frost the cooled cakes. Swirl frosting thickly on top.

Notes

  • Chill for clean slices.

  • Add chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture.

  • Store at room temp 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/matilda-style-chocolate-cake-with-rich-fudge-frosting/