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The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake Recipe

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You won’t find a better chocolate cake recipe than this one. You will be amazed at how good it
is, and you will amaze those that you make if for.
I have been searching for a great chocolate cake recipe for years. I have found it. My search has
ended. I now have THE recipe. If you have ever seen the movie Matilda you will surely
remember the scene where the boy is forced to eat the most delicious looking chocolate cake
ever. I feel just like that boy when I eat this cake. It is my Matilda chocolate cake for sure.

This cake is moist and has the perfect crumb. I cannot imagine making a chocolate cake using
any other recipe. It is so easy to make and puts doctored cake mix recipes to shame. I’m eating a
piece of the cake as I’m writing this, drooling all over my keyboard. It is insanely delicious. A
decades search was worth the wait. Every…decadent…bite. Who wants cake?
 MY OTHER RECIPES

Can this recipe be made into cupcakes?

Why yes it can! I’ve even scaled down the recipe and written a separate set of instructions for it
to keep it nice and easy. You can find The Most Amazing Chocolate Cupcakes now on the blog.

What is buttermilk? Is there a substitute for buttermilk?

Buttermilk is necessary for this recipe. It has to do with the way it interacts with other
ingredients. Buttermilk is the liquid leftover after churning butter. Check out my more in depth
post about how to make buttermilk substitute.

Can I make this a dairy free chocolate cake recipe?

Yes! Add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar to almond or soy milk. Let stand 5 minutes and use in
place of the buttermilk. For the frosting, use a dairy free frosting option.

Can I make this a gluten-free chocolate cake recipe?

Yes! Use “Cup for Cup” gluten-free flour blend in this recipe in the same amounts.

Can I make this an eggless chocolate cake recipe?

Yes! There are several options that work well when substituting for eggs in this recipe.

 1/4 cup of plain yogurt per egg

 1 tablespoon vinegar+ 1 teaspoon baking powder whisked together per egg
 1/4 cup mashed banana per egg
 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce per egg

 
Can I make this recipe into only two layers? Can I make this recipe in a 9×13
pan?

Yes you can, for both you’ll need to divide the recipe by 2/3rds. I realize that there are 4 eggs in
this recipe so that’s the hard part. Just use 3 eggs.

Can I substitute coffee for the hot water?

Yes you can. Another option is to add 1 teaspoon of espresso powder. Either will work.

What kind of cocoa powder did you use?

I used Hershey’s Unsweetened Cocoa Powder in order to use a brand that is most widely
available to my readers. I’m also fond of using higher quality cocoa powders like Ghiradelli’s or
cocoa powders from specialty chocolatier shops, but those are pretty pricey. I don’t recommend
using cheap store brands.

How did you get your frosting so dark?

I used half Hershey’s Special Dark Unsweetened Cocoa powder to achieve the dark looking
frosting.

If you like this recipe, be sure to check out my other amazing cake recipes:

 The Most Amazing White Cake

 The Most Amazing Vanilla Cake Recipe
 The Most Amazing Red Velvet Cake
 Funfetti Birthday Cake

Watch the video below where Rachel will walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes
it helps to have a visual, and we’ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find
the complete collection of recipes on YouTube, Facebook Watch, or our Facebook Page, or right
here on our website with their corresponding recipes.

 
The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake
The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake is here. I call this my Matilda Cake because I swear it's just
as good as the cake that Bruce Bogtrotter ate in Matilda. Moist, chocolatey perfection. This is the
chocolate cake you've been dreaming of.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time45 mins
Print Pin Rate
Servings: 16 Serving

Ingredients

The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake

 butter and flour for coating and dusting the cake pan
 3 cups all-purpose flour
 3 cups granulated sugar
 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
 1 tablespoon baking soda
 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
 4 large eggs
 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
 1 1/2 cups warm water
 1/2 cup vegetable oil
 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

 1 1/2 cups butter softened

 8 oz cream cheese softened
 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
 7-8 cups powdered sugar
  about 1/4 cup milk as needed

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter three 9-inch cake rounds. Dust with flour and tap out
the excess.
2. Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a stand mixer
using a low speed until combined.
3. Add eggs, buttermilk, warm water, oil, and vanilla. Beat on a medium speed until
smooth. This should take just a couple of minutes.
4. Divide batter among the three pans. I found that it took just over 3 cups of the batter to
divide it evenly.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool on wire racks for 15 minutes and then turn out the cakes onto the racks and allow to
cool completely.
7. Frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy!

Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

1. In a large bowl, beat together butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Use a hand mixer or
stand mixer for best results
2. Add in cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
3. Beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Add milk as necessary to make a spreadable
consistency. The frosting should be very thick and will thicken even more if refrigerated.

Notes

For metric measurements, click on the metric tab.  Bake at 176 degrees celsius in three 23
centimeter pans

Nutrition

Calories: 767kcal | Carbohydrates: 119g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol:
105mg | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 91g | Vitamin A: 16.5% |
Calcium: 9.6% | Iron: 20.3%
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Cake

 
This recipe first appeared on The Stay At Home Chef on February 26, 2013

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1. M says

February 23, 2019 at 6:25 am

I was thinking of halving the recipe and using 2 — 8 in rounds? Do you think there
would be enough batter?

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o Rachel Farnsworth says

February 24, 2019 at 10:50 am

There’s enough batter, it’s just a matter of how thick the 8 inch cake will be.

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2. Lindsay says

February 23, 2019 at 6:24 am

Should I use regular cocoa in the cake and Hershey’s special dark in the frosting?

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o Rachel Farnsworth says

February 24, 2019 at 10:50 am

That’s what I did.

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3. Bodour says

February 23, 2019 at 3:02 am

It’s really the best chocolate cake ever, thank you for this recepy.

Reply

4. JC says

February 22, 2019 at 4:21 pm

Fabulous recipe. The Cream cheese is an excellent addition to the icing, the cake light
and tasty without being too rich. A must make again…will share with all my cake loving
friends.

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5. morgan says

February 21, 2019 at 6:09 pm

can i use butter instead of vegetable oil?

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o Rachel Farnsworth says

February 21, 2019 at 9:55 pm

We don’t recommend it as your cake won’t be as moist.

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