Matildas Chocolate Cake (Printable View)
Rich, moist chocolate cake with velvety cocoa frosting, ideal for celebrations and special occasions.
# What You Need:
→ Cake Batter
01 - 1 ¾ 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 ⅔ 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 flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
02 - Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
04 - Carefully pour in boiling water while mixing. Continue beating until batter becomes glossy and thin.
05 - Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 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 extract 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 evenly over top. Position second layer and frost top and sides, smoothing with spatula.
10 - Decorate as desired. Slice and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The boiling water trick creates the most impossibly tender crumb
- Frosting stays creamy for days without hardening or separating
02 -
- The batter will look worryingly thin after adding boiling water but this is exactly right
- Completely cool cakes before frosting or you will end up with melted running mess
03 -
- Tap filled pans on the counter to release air bubbles before baking
- Use a kitchen scale for consistent results every single time