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

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
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup dark chocolate melted
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare cake pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients.
  3. Add wet ingredients and hot coffee.
  4. Bake 30–35 minutes.
  5. Prepare fudge frosting.
  6. Assemble and frost generously.

Notes

Chill briefly before slicing for clean cuts.