Matilda's Chocolate Cake
A rich and moist chocolate cake perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup cocoa powder (dutch processed)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk ((room temperature))
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup very hot water
- 1 cup unsalted butter ((room temperature))
- ½ cup sour cream ((room temperature))
- 6 oz dark chocolate ((chopped))
Frosting Ingredients
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder ((dutch processed))
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C and prepare cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Whisk wet ingredients in a jug.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then add hot water.
- Pour batter into pans and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Cool cakes before frosting.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients.