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Best Matilda’s Chocolate Cake (Bruce Bogtrotter–Worthy!)

An ultra-rich, moist chocolate layer cake with thick fudge frosting inspired by the iconic Matilda chocolate cake scene.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee
Frosting
  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 oz dark chocolate melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9-inch cake pans
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare cake pans.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  3. Mix wet ingredients separately.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
  5. Add hot coffee and mix until smooth.
  6. Bake 30–35 minutes and cool completely.
  7. Prepare frosting by beating butter, cocoa, sugar, cream, vanilla, and melted chocolate.
  8. Frost cake layers generously and decorate with swirls.

Notes

For extra fudgy texture, chill the frosted cake for 20 minutes before slicing.