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Matilda Chocolate Cake

Matilda Chocolate Cake
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Matilda Chocolate Cake is a rich, velvety chocolate dessert known for its perfect balance of deep cocoa flavor and moist, tender crumb. Ideal for celebrations or a satisfying chocolate craving, this cake combines high-quality cocoa powder and melted chocolate for intense flavor, with simple pantry staple ingredients to keep the texture fluffy and soft. Easily customizable and perfect for any occasion, this easy step-by-step recipe ensures a moist, luscious chocolate cake every time.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (or flaxseed meal substitute for vegan version)
  • 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk (or plant-based milk)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Additional Ingredient

  • 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pans well with butter or oil, then lightly dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure an even distribution and no lumps.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, milk, oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently but thoroughly to avoid overworking the batter which can make the cake tough.
  5. Add Hot Water or Coffee: Slowly stir in the hot water or brewed coffee; this step deepens the chocolate flavor and thins the batter for a moist finish.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Frost: Let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting with your favorite chocolate frosting or ganache for a flawless finish.

Notes

  • Quality Cocoa: Use the best cocoa powder available for richer flavor.
  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Use eggs and milk at room temperature for a smooth batter.
  • Don’t Overmix: Mix only until combined to avoid a dense cake.
  • Use Coffee Wisely: Coffee enhances chocolate flavor without adding coffee taste.
  • Check Oven Temperature: Use an oven thermometer to avoid over or under baking.
  • Cool Before Frosting: Frost only when cake is completely cool to prevent melting.

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