One-Pot Matilda Chocolate Cake Recipe, Rich, Moist and Fudgy
This rich One-Pot Matilda Chocolate Cake is incredibly moist, soaked in a warm chocolate milk sauce, and topped with a thick, silky chocolate ganache. A dream dessert for every chocolate lover! 🍫✨
Servings 12
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
- 375 g all-purpose flour 3 cups
- 125 g unsweetened cocoa powder 1¼ cups
- 400 g granulated sugar 2 cups
- 5 g baking soda 1 tsp
- 9 g salt 1½ tsp
- 3 large eggs
- 360 ml whole milk 1½ cups
- 180 ml neutral oil such as vegetable or canola oil (¾ cup)
- 15 ml vanilla extract 1 tbsp
- 360 ml hot coffee 1½ cups
Microwave Chocolate Soaking Sauce
- 240 ml whole milk 1 cup
- 100 g granulated sugar ½ cup
- 25 g unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ cup
- 28 g butter 2 tbsp
- 5 ml vanilla extract 1 tsp
- 1 pinch salt
Thick Chocolate Layer
- 170 g chocolate chips 1 cup
- 120 ml heavy cream ½ cup
- 42 g butter 3 tbsp
Instructions
Chocolate Cake
- Begin by placing your empty cooking pot on the countertop, making sure it is not sitting on the burner.
- Crack the three eggs straight into the pot.
- Add the sugar and whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour in the milk, oil, and vanilla extract, then whisk everything together.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Gradually pour in the hot coffee, whisking continuously until you have a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Begin checking for doneness at around 45 minutes.
Microwave Chocolate Soaking Sauce
- In a microwave-safe bowl or measuring jug, combine the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk until evenly mixed.
- Heat in the microwave for 60 seconds.
- Remove and give it a good stir to distribute the ingredients.
- Return to the microwave for another 30 to 45 seconds, just until the mixture is hot and the sugar has dissolved.
- Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
Easy Chocolate Ganache
- Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
- Warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan until steaming hot, taking care not to let it boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips, making sure they are covered.
- Leave undisturbed for 2 minutes, then add the butter.
- Gently stir until the chocolate melts completely and the ganache becomes silky, smooth, and glossy.
- Allow the ganache to cool slightly while the cake soaks up the chocolate milk mixture. Once ready, pour it generously over the cake, spreading it evenly across the top.