Matildas Chocolate Cake (Printable)
Rich, moist chocolate cake with creamy frosting, ideal for celebrations and special occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Batter
01 - 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - ½ cup vegetable oil
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
11 - 1 cup boiling water
→ Chocolate Frosting
12 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 2 ¾ cups powdered sugar
14 - ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
15 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
16 - ¼ cup whole milk, as needed
17 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
02 - Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Beat on medium speed until smooth and thoroughly combined.
04 - Carefully pour in boiling water while mixing. Continue beating until batter becomes glossy and thin in consistency.
05 - Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
07 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually sift in powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until fully incorporated.
08 - Add vanilla and salt. Beat in milk one tablespoon at a time until frosting reaches smooth, spreadable consistency.
09 - Place first cake layer on serving plate. Spread frosting over top. Position second layer and frost top and sides evenly. Smooth with spatula.
10 - Decorate as desired. Slice and serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The boiling water trick creates the most impossibly moist crumb youve ever experienced
- This frosting has ruined me for all other chocolate frostings, its that perfectly balanced
- Even cake skeptics who claim theyre too full for dessert mysteriously find room for a second slice
02 -
- The batter will look alarmingly thin after adding boiling water, but this is exactly correct and necessary
- Completely cool cakes are non negotiable, warm cake plus frosting equals a slide off disaster
- This frosting can be made ahead and stored at room temperature for a few hours if needed
03 -
- Invest in an oven thermometer, as even 10 degrees off can affect the final texture
- Use a kitchen scale for the most consistent results every single time