Matilda Chocolate Cake Recipe

Matilda Chocolate Cake Recipe 😋💕

INGREDIENTS:

For the Chocolate Cake (3 layers):

- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (dark)

- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar

- 2 ½ tsp baking soda

- 1 tsp baking powder

- 1 tsp salt

- 1 cup buttermilk (room temp)

- 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)

- ½ cup vegetable oil

- 3 large eggs

- 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Fudge Frosting (Swirly Wavy Style):

- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter (softened)

- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

- 5 cups powdered sugar

- ¾ cup heavy cream

- 2 tsp vanilla extract

- Pinch of salt

- 200g dark chocolate (melted and cooled slightly)

INSTRUCTIONS

                      Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round pans.

                       In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

                      Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until combined.

                      Pour in hot coffee slowly and mix. Batter will be thin - that's perfect!

                      Divide evenly into 3 pans. Bake for 28-32 minutes. Cool completely.

Make the Fudge Frosting:

                     Beat butter until creamy and fluffy.

                     Add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, salt, beat low.

                     Add melted dark chocolate, vanilla, and heavy cream. Beat 3-4 minutes until glossy and thick.

                     If too thin, add more powdered sugar. If too thick, add more cream.

Assemble - Swirly Style:

                     Place first layer on white scalloped drum, spread frosting.

                     Add second and third layer, frosting between.

                     Cover the whole cake with a thick layer of fudge frosting.

For signature swirl: 

                    Use the back of the spoon to create big elegant swirls on top, then make wavy swoosh waves around the sides .

                    Chill 30 minutes before slicing for clean 3-layer cut.

        Slice, Serve and Enjoy 😊 💕 😋