Matilda-Style Chocolate Cake (30 Minutes) You Can’t Resist!
A rich and decadent chocolate cake inspired by the beloved story of Matilda, perfect for any chocolate lover and can be made in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the vegetable oil, water, vanilla extract, and vinegar to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra chocolatey flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the batter.
- This cake can be served with whipped cream or chocolate frosting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg