Description
Matilda’s chocolate cake merges rich cocoa depths with Australian baking traditions. Smooth chocolate layers promise delightful sweetness that connects generations of home bakers with pure culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml/16 fl oz) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (180 ml/6 fl oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (400 g/14 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsps baking powder
- 1 ½ tsps baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) whole milk
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) boiling water
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) melted butter
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper, covering every surface to prevent adhesion.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl until completely integrated and lump-free.
- Liquid Incorporation: Vigorously blend milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredient mixture, creating a smooth, uniform batter with consistent texture.
- Liquid Enhancement: Gently fold in boiling water (or coffee), which will naturally thin the batter, creating a silky consistency crucial for the cake’s delicate crumb.
- Pan Distribution and Baking: Evenly pour the batter into prepared pans, smoothing the surface with a spatula to eliminate air bubbles, then place centrally in the preheated oven for consistent heat circulation and optimal baking.
Notes
- Prevent Cake Sticking: Generously grease pans with butter and dust with cocoa powder for foolproof non-stick results beyond parchment paper.
- Optimize Batter Consistency: Whisk ingredients at room temperature to create smoother, more uniform batter without lumps or uneven mixing.
- Control Moisture Balance: Add boiling water or coffee gradually while stirring to maintain delicate cake texture and prevent over-moistening.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Consider replacing regular milk with buttermilk or adding espresso powder to intensify chocolate richness and complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg