"This chocolate cake recipe is SO moist, SO fudgy, and SO rich with a glossy chocolate fudge frosting. Inspired by the Matilda cake!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 cups (230g) all purpose flour
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1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
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1 cup (100g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp kosher salt
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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1 cup (205g) dark brown sugar, packed
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1/2 cup (108g) vegetable oil
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1 cup (230g) mayonnaise
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3 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
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1/2 cup (128g) milk
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1 tbsp vinegar
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup (340g) hot coffee (or 1 cup hot water + 2 tsp instant espresso powder)
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2 cups (450g) unsalted butter, room temp
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1 1/2 cups (165g) powdered sugar
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3 tbsp corn syrup
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of kosher salt
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3/4 cup (177g) warm water
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3/4 cup (75g) dutch process cocoa powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
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10 oz dark chocolate chips (one bag), melted and cooled slightly