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Matilda Cake – Ultra Moist Chocolate Cake
A chocolate cake inspired by the movie Matilda, incredibly moist and easy to make with a stand mixer. Three light cake layers are assembled with a silky chocolate cream, no need to smooth perfectly. Ideal for birthdays or a weekend treat.
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Critical Success Points
- • Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form
- • Gently fold in the whipped egg whites without breaking them
- • Bake the layers at 180°C for 20 minutes
- • Assemble the cake alternating layers of cream
Safety Warnings
- • Be careful when handling the hot oven.
- • Do not leave melted chocolate unattended to avoid burns.
- • Use heat‑resistant utensils.
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