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Matildas Chocolate Cake

Matilda's Chocolate Cake: Irresistibly Moist and Divine!

Matilda's Chocolate Cake is an irresistibly moist dessert that boasts rich chocolate flavor while being gluten-free and low FODMAP.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder The richer the cocoa, the more intense the chocolate flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and deepens chocolate flavor.
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar Enhances chocolate while keeping cake moist.
  • 3 large Eggs Bind ingredients and add richness.
  • 1 cup Milk Feel free to use a dairy alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil.
  • 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Boiling water Blooms the cocoa for maximum intensity.
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter For richness and creamy texture.
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons Additional milk Adjust as needed for creamy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting) Enhances frosting's flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cake pans
  • cooling rack

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and line with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk in the sugar until combined.
  4. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to dry mixture and whisk until smooth.
  5. Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is fully combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Melt the butter and whisk in cocoa powder until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk alternately until achieving a creamy consistency, then stir in vanilla.
  3. Once cakes are cool, frost the top of one layer, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better blending. Sift dry ingredients for even distribution. Check for doneness with a toothpick to ensure perfect baking.

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