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Matilda Cake

A rich, decadent chocolate cake layered with velvety frosting, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Equipment

  • Two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Offset spatula for frosting

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour your two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  5. Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  6. Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Remove the cakes from the oven and cool in the pans for 10 minutes.

Notes

Serve the cake with fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.