Description
A rich and decadent chocolate cake inspired by Matilda.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- Chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add milk, oil, vanilla extract, and egg. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add boiling water, mixing until batter is smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Add chocolate chips to the batter for extra chocolate.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg