Description
Relive the unforgettable chocolate chaos of Matilda! This rich, moist, and decadent chocolate cake captures the magic of Bruce Bogtrotter’s legendary cake moment. Perfect for movie nights, birthdays, or indulging your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake Layers:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup strong black coffee, cooled
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Rich Chocolate Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar
½ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Cake Layers:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 2×9-inch pans and dust with cocoa.
Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
Divide batter between pans and bake 30–35 mins. Cool 10 mins in pans, then transfer to wire racks.
Frosting:
Beat butter until fluffy (~3 mins).
Gradually add cocoa, then alternate powdered sugar and cream. Mix in vanilla and salt.
Assembly:
Layer cake with frosting in between. Frost top and sides, creating swirls for a rustic look.
Notes
Coffee enhances chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee.
Room-temp eggs and buttermilk improve texture.
Dust pans with cocoa for extra chocolatey layers and no sticking.
Don’t overmix – a few lumps are fine!
Cool cakes completely before frosting to avoid melting.
Storage:
Room temp: 3 days under cover.
Freeze slices: up to 3 months.
Unfrosted layers: up to 6 months in freezer.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Add chocolate shavings or powdered sugar for a special touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 58g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g