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Matilda Chocolate Cake
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Matilda Chocolate Cake

1 h 30 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
from @bakewithzoha2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • vegetable oilPantry120 ml
  • eggs (large, at room temperature)Dairy3 pieces
  • buttermilkDairy120 ml
  • sour creamDairy240 ml
  • all purpose flourGrains300 g
  • baking sodaPantry6 g
  • baking powderPantry8 g
  • saltSpices4 g
  • granulated white sugarPantry200 g
  • light brown sugarPantry150 g
  • cocoa powder (sifted)Pantry75 g
  • instant coffeePantry4 g
  • boiling waterBeverages240 ml
  • dark chocolate (good quality, chopped)Pantry200 g
  • corn syrupPantry60 ml
  • cream (room temperature)Dairy120 ml
  • cocoa powder (for the frosting)Pantry30 g
  • powdered sugarPantry120 g
  • salt (pinch, for the frosting)Spices2 g
  • heavy cream (cold)Dairy240 ml

per serving

Nutrition

415kcal

Carbs
52 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
21 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Whisk
  • Sieve
  • Cake pan ×3
  • Saucepan
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Whisk the wet ingredients

    • In a large bowl, combine the vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk and sour cream.
    • Whisk thoroughly until everything is combined.
    Step 1

  2. Mix the dry ingredients

    • In another bowl, combine the all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, granulated white sugar and light brown sugar.
    • Mix and break down any lumps.
    Step 2

  3. Combine wet and dry

    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
    • Gently fold until just combined.
    Step 3

  4. Bloom the cocoa

    • Sift the cocoa powder into a bowl.
    • Add the instant coffee and boiling water to bloom the cocoa powder.
    Step 4

  5. Finish the batter

    • Add the cocoa mixture to the remaining ingredients.
    • Gently fold until you have a shiny chocolate batter.
    Step 5

  6. Bake the cakes

    • Divide the batter evenly between three 8 inch pans.
    • Bake until a skewer comes out clean.
    • Let the cakes fully cool down.
    Step 6

  7. Melt the chocolate for the frosting

    • Combine the dark chocolate and corn syrup in a saucepan.
    • Cook on low heat until the chocolate melts.
    Step 7

  8. Make the frosting base

    • Add the room temperature cream, cocoa powder, powdered sugar and a pinch of salt.
    • Whisk until it looks creamy.
    Step 8

  9. Whip the frosting

    • Add the cold heavy cream and whisk again until fluffy.
    • Pour in the melted chocolate while whisking slowly.
    Step 9

  10. Assemble the cake

    • Carefully trim off the tops from the cakes.
    • Slather the frosting generously all over the cake.
    Step 10
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