Description
A rich and decadent chocolate cake inspired by the famous Matilda character.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate
- 200g unsalted butter
- 250g granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 150g all-purpose flour
- 30g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
- Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a double boiler.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Combine the melted chocolate mixture with the egg mixture, stirring gently.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, folding until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.
- This cake pairs well with a chocolate ganache or whipped cream.
- Consider adding espresso powder for an enhanced chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Matilda chocolate cake, chocolate cake recipe, rich chocolate dessert