If you’re a chocolate lover, this rich and decadent Matilda Chocolate Cake will become your new favorite dessert. Inspired by the iconic cake from the classic movie Matilda, this cake is intensely chocolaty, incredibly moist, and layered with a silky chocolate frosting that melts in your mouth.
Whether you’re baking it for a birthday, celebration, or just because you need a little indulgence — this is the cake that delivers every time.
🛒 Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need for the cake base:
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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
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¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
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1½ tsp baking powder
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1½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup (240ml) whole milk
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½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1 cup (240ml) boiling water (or hot coffee for a deeper chocolate flavor)
🍫 For the Chocolate Frosting
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1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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3½ cups (440g) powdered sugar
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⅓ cup (80ml) whole milk (plus more as needed)
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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A pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
✅ Step 1: Prep Your Pans
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
✅ Step 2: Make the Cake Batter
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In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2–3 minutes.
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Carefully stir in the boiling water (or hot coffee). The batter will be thin — that’s what makes it so moist!
✅ Step 3: Bake
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Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍰 Step 4: Make the Frosting
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Beat the softened butter until creamy.
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Add cocoa powder and mix until combined.
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Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, alternating until smooth and spreadable.
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Stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
🍴 Step 5: Assemble the Cake
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top.
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Place the second layer over it and cover the whole cake with frosting — top and sides.
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Smooth with a spatula for a clean finish or swirl it for a rustic look.
💡 Tips for the Best Results
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Use hot coffee instead of water to intensify the chocolate flavor.
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Don’t overmix the batter — mix just until combined.
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Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
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Chill the cake slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
🌟 Final Words
This Matilda Chocolate Cake is everything a chocolate cake should be: moist, rich, and deeply satisfying. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, this recipe is sure to impress.
Stay tuned for the video, and don’t forget to share your results — we’d love to see your creations!
