Best Matilda’s Chocolate Cake Recipe for Irresistible Indulgence
The ultimate chocolate cake that brings decadence and sweetness to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; mix for 2 minutes on medium speed of mixer.
- Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin) and pour evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your desired chocolate frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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