Description

Indulge in the rich and decadent delight of Matilda’s Chocolate Cake. This moist and flavorful cake, paired with a creamy cocoa frosting, is a true crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee

Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
5 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
pinch of salt

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Instructions

Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven, prepare pans, sift dry ingredients, mix wet ingredients, combine and add coffee, bake and cool.
Make the Frosting: Melt butter, stir in cocoa, mix in sugar and milk, add vanilla and salt.
Frost the Cake: Layer and frost the cooled cakes.

Notes

For extra moistness, chill the cake layers before frosting.
The coffee enhances the chocolate flavor.