Description
Matilda’s chocolate cake emerges as a rich, indulgent dessert that whispers sweet promises of pure delight. Each velvety slice promises chocolate comfort that lingers deliciously, drawing friends and family closer with its irresistible charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) boiling water
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and meticulously coat two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, using a whisk to thoroughly integrate flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until uniformly blended.
- Introduce liquid components – milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract – to the dry mixture, whisking with vigor to create a smooth, homogeneous batter.
- Carefully pour boiling water (or coffee) into the mixture, stirring gently. The liquid will dramatically thin the batter, which is perfectly normal and essential for achieving a delicate cake texture.
- Distribute the liquid batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, using a spatula to ensure consistent coverage and eliminate any potential air pockets.
- Transfer pans to the preheated oven, positioning them centrally to promote even heat distribution and optimal baking results.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for richer, deeper chocolate flavor that elevates the entire cake’s taste profile.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to help them blend smoothly and create a more uniform batter consistency.
- Add instant espresso powder to the boiling water for an enhanced chocolate taste that deepens the cake’s complexity without overwhelming the primary chocolate notes.
- Line cake pans precisely with parchment paper and grease edges to guarantee easy cake removal and prevent sticking, ensuring a perfect cake presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg