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Matilda's Chocolate Cake

A rich and moist chocolate cake that's super easy to make, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
Ganache Ingredients
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Stick with chocolate chips for maximum flavor.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Heat until just boiling for the ganache.

Method
 

Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in boiling water until well combined (the batter will be thin).
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then remove from pans to cool completely.
Ganache Preparation
  1. Heat the heavy cream until just boiling, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for a few minutes and stir until smooth.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Once the cakes are cool, spread ganache between the layers and over the top of the cake.
  2. Slice and enjoy your rich chocolate cake!

Notes

For serving, consider adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, or an additional drizzle of ganache. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze slices for up to 3 months.