Chocolate Sourdough Cake (Triple Chocolate Matilda Cake)
This sourdough discard chocolate cake is reminiscent of the classic Matilda cake that Bruce Bogtrotter ate in the movie! It's a moist three layer triple chocolate cake that includes frosting with a two-ingredient chocolate ganache mixed into the chocolate cream cheese frosting.
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Servings: 16
Equipment
- round cake pan
- electric mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder unsweetened cocoa powder works too
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup melted butter
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream room temperature
- 1 cup sourdough discard room temperature
- 1 cup coffee warm, but not boiling
Chocolate Ganache
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup salted butter 2 sticks, room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese full fat, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- chocolate ganache recipe above
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Mix in the sour cream and sourdough discard until combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients, then slowly stir in the warm coffee until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter between the pans and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
- For the ganache, melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream together in a glass bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until smooth, then let cool slightly.
- For the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese until creamy. Add the sour cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar, beating until fluffy. Mix in the cooled ganache until smooth.
- Layer and frost the cooled cakes. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 705kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 1159IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg
Calories: 705kcal
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