Description

This Best Matilda’s Chocolate Cake Recipe is a rich, moist chocolate cake made with a perfect balance of cocoa, coffee, and buttermilk to create a deep chocolate flavor. Paired with a luscious chocolate fudge frosting, this cake is perfect for celebrations and chocolate lovers alike.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake

Baking spray, as needed
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs (room temperature)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
1 cup hot brewed coffee

Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Refer to Chocolate Fudge Frosting recipe for ingredients and preparation

Instructions

Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and spray them lightly with baking spray to ensure the cakes release easily after baking.
Whisk dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch-process cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined and free of lumps.
Add wet ingredients: Stir in the vegetable oil, making sure the dry ingredients are well coated. Then add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fully incorporated.
Combine buttermilk and coffee: Slowly stir in the buttermilk until just combined, then carefully pour in the hot brewed coffee. Mix gently until the batter is smooth and homogenous, which helps develop the rich chocolate flavor.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Cool: Let the cakes cool for about 10 minutes in their pans, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Complete cooling is essential before frosting to prevent melting.
Frost: Prepare the Chocolate Fudge Frosting following its specific recipe instructions. Once the cake layers are fully cooled, evenly spread the frosting over the layers, assembling the cake as desired.

Notes

Make sure coffee is hot but not boiling when added to the batter for the best flavor integration.
Room temperature eggs and buttermilk help ensure a smoother batter and better rise.
Lining cake pans with parchment paper guarantees easy removal and clean edges.
Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
The chocolate fudge frosting recipe mentioned should be prepared separately; it enhances the cake’s richness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 38 g
Sodium: 320 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg

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