CHOCOLATE CAKE better than Bruce's mom's! | Practical Peculiarities
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- You have to admit, we've all drooled over the chocolate cake from the film Matilda. Well this decadent, moist and fudgy chocolate cake is one that will satisfy those cravings. Follow along to recreate this easy recipe at home. As miss Trunchbull said "This cake is the most scrumptious cake in the entire world!" I really do believe that. Chocolate is quite simple yet so hypnotizing. Also, you haven't lived until you've tried the "Milk Moat Method!"
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Preheat oven to 315°F (158°C)
INGREDIENTS
CAKE
1 ½ cups (330g) whole milk
1 ½ Tbsp distilled white vinegar
3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
2 ½ + 2 Tbsp (525g) granulated sugar
1 cups + 2 Tbsp (83g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder (Hersheys)
3 tsp (14g) baking soda
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
3 large eggs (room temp)
1 ½ cups (320g) vegetable oil
2 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
1 ½ tsp instant espresso powder
1 ½ cups boiling water
FUDGE FROSTING
90g dark chocolate bar 70%
3 cups (600g) granulated sugar
1 cup + 2 Tbsp (170g) cornstarch
¾ cups (65g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder (Hersheys)
¾ tsp instant espresso powder
½ tsp kosher salt
2 tsp pure vanilla extract (forgot to say this in the video)
3 cups (675g) cold water
6 Tbsp (75g) unsalted butter (cold)
Use two 9-inch cake pans for best results.
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I made this today... ohhhh my it's the most beautiful chocolate cake i've ever made and i've made tons of cakes!! I truly didn't think it would come out ... in tact because it's just sooo liquid-y lol!! And i almost made my own frosting because that was just sooo much cornstarch lol. I'm so glad I listened! I will pre-order your book for this lol ... i'm a baker and i've never had a baking experience quite as rewarding as this! Chef's kiss!
Incredible! I am glad the risk was worth the reward. It’s kinda like magic the way it goes from liquid to a beautiful cake. Thanks for trying it and for your support. 🖤
@velocitygirl8551 I am so curious to know how the frosting taste and feels in the mouth! I got a bit scared about the cornstarch quantity as well! How it tasted?
@@thaistabem it’s like canned frosting but with great flavor and not as sweet. A bit pudding like too. The cornstarch doesn’t affect taste or texture. It looks like a lot of cornstarch, but it’s only because it makes a lot of frosting. It’s a huge cake and it needs enough frosting to go between 4 layers and cover the surrounding. My advice is to trust the process. You won’t be disappointed. Think of it as a recipe that has been scaled up.
@@nikkalcaraz definitely will try! Specially because the frost recipe doesn’t require fresh cream milk, which is rare where I live!
@@thaistabem exactly! I wanted one that would be safe to leave out on the counter for a few days. This one is able to do just that.
Literally crying over this: I am pregnant and this is the cake I have been having dreams about I cannot wait to try this! You have made my day!
Ooo how sweet. Congratulations to ur new child. I wish i could bake this cake for u ❤😊
I’m crying because I’m lactose and gluten intolerant.
@@sadepennbrook nooooo! Oh I am so sorry!
Eat cake please….the baby will love it and no calories go to your hips only to the baby when pregnant 😂…❤ Congratulations
I love chocolate when it has that thick rich consistency nice and moisture. The Matilda cake why can’t stores just have it everywhere? 😫
FINALLY a REPLICA of that iconic CHOCOLATE CAKE.
Yes THE CHOCOLATE CAKE. when I think of chocolate cake this scene always pops up in my mind.
I don’t even like chocolate but would eat it with ice cream
One of the coolest things about the internet is the free distribution of elite recipes such as this
real
Praise God 🙌
“3 unborn chickens” I GIGGLED
me too
Animal cruelty!
Literally 😂
Replace with flaxseed eggs or 'egg replacer' product, use plant based milk and you can make this without harming animals
It's even better when you consider that we do not consume fertilized eggs, so it should not be "3 unborn chickens" but "3 chicken ovum".
Dude, I love how unique these cooking videos feel. Like, the vibes are unmatched.
I appreciate that! Glad you like them.
My feeling exactly, it's just magical.
@nikkalcaraz you said bake 70-75 min but what temp?
@@pearllee08 it says on the screen in the beginning of the video. 315•F.
@@nikkalcaraz must have missed it. Thank you!! The cake looks divine.
I made this today for my husband, and thought I’ll just have a tiny piece. OMG 😧 My diet went out the window 😢 we both ate the whole cake 🤨 you cannot stop at one tiny slice, don’t kid yourself 🤦♀️ I’m lying on my back like a dog waiting for a tummy rub 😂 It’s soooooooo gooooooood 😋😋😋😋😋
Beautifully explained ❤❤
Did you use metric or cup measurements? The metric measurements seem to be off. For example 1 cup + 2tbsp cocoa powder is 115 grams not 83 grams. Really wanna try this cake out but I’m confused by the incorrect conversion now 😟
@@emaan.malik786 I used cups and followed his exact spoon measurements. That worked perfectly for me
ngl the fact that you were nice enough to share such a good recipe is enough to have me wanting to order your book. i gotta check that out
Dude saaaaaaaame
This looks like that one cake you make for your family and they lose their marbles over it and then they go on to beg you to make it for them for the next few years but you keep saying no because you secretly forgot how to make it but also can't be bothered to try to remember how
Also I just noticed you're that one creepy fella I've been following on Instagram for the past few years
Lol lots of cakes been lost this way
Lol lots of cakes been lost this way
Roald Dahl would be proud of this cake!
Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe. My husband loves chocolate cake, so I will be making him this cake for his birthday in October. P.S I can’t wait to receive your cooking book!!!
Incredible! Also, thanks for supporting the cookbook. You’re gonna love it!
Why did I start laughing when he said add three unborn chickens lol
I actually made this today as I have been looking for a good “Matilda cake” recipe. Let me just say it came out super moist and was very delicious!! The fudge frosting was not too sweet or thick, it was just perfect. My cakes cooked for about 50ish minutes at temp 315°F. The family really loved it and so did I 😊 Will continue to use this recipe !!
Did you use metric or cup measurements? The metric measurements seem to be off. For example 1 cup + 2tbsp cocoa powder is 115 grams not 83 grams. Really wanna try this cake out but I’m confused by the incorrect conversion now 😟
@@emaan.malik786 I used the metric measurements and everything came out great
@@TelhouseASMR Okay thanks ☺️
@emaan.malik786 was also so confused with the conversions, glad you asked... Now I'm confident to give it a try
The frosting part was mesmerizing to me.
While it's too hot to turn on my oven right now this cake will grace my table at Halloween. Chocolate moist and delicioso.
Perfect Halloween cake!!!!!
This is the best Matilda Chocolate cake I’ve ever seen. Brucie would smash this one down I’m sure. 😅
How do you not have 12M subscribers yet? this channel is gold!
Thank you!
@@nikkalcarazI want this cake so bad 😭😭🙏🙏
I know someone already commented this… add 3 unborn chickens haha
I can’t really tell what kind of theme this channel has (maybe creepy/horror) but I absolutely love it
Peculiar* and thank you.
@@nikkalcaraz whimsical
Dark academia room theme.
I could not be left alone with this cake, would end up in the ER, with no regrets. 😮
Dude. DUDE. That frosting tastes like freakin hot fudge. The cake is INCREDIBLY MOIST. It’s so good!!! This is the only cake I’m making from now on, because it’s the only one worth making! Thank you!
Holy moly man. You need to upload on here more. This is incredible. The food. The editing. The peculiarities
Whenever I crave chocolate cake, THIS is exactly what I'm wanting. I cannot wait to try this 🤤
It's been 28 year's, and FINALLY!!! The moment we've all been waiting for 🎉😊🎉. NEW SUBSCRIBER
It's the camp factor, for me, which is sorely lacking from most cooking & baking channels. They all make the same algae driven stuff, so why not be a little extra.
Algae driven?
@@MrShazaamablealgorithm I’d assume
@@thisweirdguy1413 Correct!
I like Algae Driven...it's like the masses are mindless Algae just following the algorhithms
Yay Mariah fan here too
There's a similar scene where a character gets hypnotized by chocolate in the movie Chocolat . The Comte gives into temptation and eats all the chocolates on a display.
My childhood is thanking you right now. 😍
I love this vibe no matter the time of year - this is a special place on the internet, and I'm glad I found your work. Watching each of your videos and shorts feels like eating a freshly-baked cookie - it's such a treat. Thanks for putting your soul into each creation and sharing here! It's truly amazing and inspiring.
This video is so well filmed that I almost feel full just watching it, like, I feel like I’m eating with my eyes rn.
omg that "pudding" style frosting is GENIUS!! You're truly an artist - thank you for sharing, I look forward to trying this recipe!! 💕
I’ve always wanted that EXACT cake. Ever since I watched Matilda for the first time.
I came across this video this evening with no particular plans to get my hands dirty in the kitchen, but within a few minutes i was inspired to try out your recipe. Baking is my top hobby but i must confess Prior to this ive had scarce luck with cakes, they just never turn out like they should(usually flat, and rubbery..) So you could imagine how ecstatic i was to de mould this MOIST, DENSE, SPONGY cake -and every cool synonym you can think of for a perfect chocolate cake! Truly magical !! awesome recipe and thank you.
I can't tell you how much i love your format of recipe videos! So refreshing from the norm!
The production, editing AND the cake look stunning!
I actually love Matilda. What a throw back.
Wow, I’ve never encountered a recipe that look just like the moist, rich and chocolate cake that I watched Bruce devour in that movie. You nailed it n every count 💯%
I have made loads of cakes from the internet but yours is fantastic and you say everything simple. Well done and thank you ❤
This is the first time I see one of your full recipe video on RUclips. The aesthetic is consistent ✨ I probably prefer it to your reels.
Each year I make the same chocolate cake for my husband’s birthday. This August I’ll break the tradition and try your recipe :)
Did you use the same amount of oil? Just a bit scared, because normally I don’t use that much oil in my cakes but really want to try this recipe 😅
Within 10 mins of seeing this video on my feed, I subscribed and pre ordered your book via Amazon! I had never heard of your channel until now and I’m so happy YT recommended your video yay!
@@ShinyBubbbbles awww thanks so much for your support. I am a bit new to the RUclips scene. All my work is mostly on TikTok and IG. I’m glad to see that it is also beginning to get some love here. 🖤
I love, LOVE the creativity. Nice work Nikki! The aesthetic takes this cake up like 10 notches and already the recipe looked amazing. Thanks RUclips for having this in my feed today.
I'm officially in love with this Channel! We need more long videos like this
Wow i love the vibes. All the tools, and the atmosphere, wow. The cake looks mouthwatering, too
I saw Matilda when I was a little kid, the thumbnail hit me right in the brain like a time-traveling bullet
Same
The way you took a bite out of that cake felt feral and makes me think you have just as much fun making these videos as you do making these treats. You've definitely earned a subscribe!
OMG❤ I just made this cake....grated the chocolate and everything!!!! WOW, my husband, who usually goes to bed at 10pm is up eating chocolate cake at 1am. It's so rich and not super sweet at all. I must own the entire cookbook
Great job! I am so glad you liked it. Thanks for following the recipe. It seems as though most people don’t 😂
Here in LA a restaurant called Hoff's Hutt used to have the best chocolate cake. Unfortunately after covid they changed the recipe and it's just Terrible. Yours looks so much like the cake I always had from my childhood. I can't wait to make it. Seriously thank you
Love all the vintage dishes you have! I hope you decide to make more long form content here on RUclips! I’ll be preordering that cookbook, too!
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Oh my god! This was so well made! The cake, the cenography, the instructions, your humor!!! I love it, thank you!!!
I know quality takes time and you can definitely tell we are spoiled with so much quality watching your videos! Looking forward to more videos and to grow with your channel 🥰
this cake seems massive just by looking at the amount of each ingredient
It’s a 9inch cake. It’s pretty big but not as big as the one in the film.
I truly thank the algorithm. This has been the best ever chocolate cake video of my life. Its as if I could taste the cake from the screen.
The best looking chocolate cake I've ever seen! Pure decadence 😩
I am currently making the cake and you are amazing with detailed instructions, thank you so much
0:44 Apparently, some of us are still kids today...
Holy shit yes.
I just made this cake and oooohhhh my gosh it is chocolate HEAVEN!!!!! I’m pregnant and this has been my biggest craving, not just chocolate cake-MATILDA chocolate cake. This hit the spot and is now gonna be my go-to chocolate cake recipe to bring to events. Also LOVE all the spooky vibes of this channel!
I LOVE food as a novelty. Im so glad i found thid channel. Definitely going to try some of these out
Obsessed now I really cant wait for your book!!!! I am defiantly making this!
Well I’m impressed. I’ve seen you on TikTok and this recipe made me follow you on RUclips and now I’m 100% buying your cookbook. Thank you. Can’t wait to try this recipe. The thin batter scared me, but the final product looks amazing thank you again.
This is the darkest/wittiest, most unique and brilliant baking/recipe channel I’ve ever seen!!! It speaks to my dark side, plus I too, LOVE to bake. I’ve heard you hold pop up bakery events yearly…and I look forward to the next one, also look forward to checking out your recipe book!! 🖤🥀 Subscribed! 🥳✨
The amount of effort and energy you put into this video really shows! Fantastic job 😊
My friend recommended your channel to me because he knows I love baking and spooky things, and I just have to say that I'm in love already. This cake looks absolutely delicious, and I'm definitely going to make it once the weather cools down. You've earned a new subscriber, and may you gain many more.🖤
Peculiar you mean down right amazing I love horror/spooky stuff and cooking/baking and the videos you make is perfect keep it up gonma be trying to make some of your stuff every now and then and definitely will make this cake for my mother
Thank you for sharing this recipe. Looks divine!! Cant wait to make this !!!!!!!!
Amazing job and recipe. I cannot wait to surprise my daughter with this cake for her birthday. Thank you, and please do more videos. Faithful watcher now.
I’m loving the style, the lighting and camera in this!
I can’t tell you how happy your channel makes me! 🥰🙏🏽
Dude I hope your channel blows up, your style rocks
I already love your channel and this is only the first video I've watched so far. Immediately subscribed ❤
Best presentation I've ever seen 👏 True artist at work. I will be following you for many years to come. ❤
Glad your video showed up on my fyp. Thank you! I’m definitely trying this
Nikk you have made a wonderful decision to share this recipe. I have been all over the media searching for this. You're a blessing ❤❤💝
I can’t wait to try this!! Looks amazing!!
I am SO excited!!! I've been wanting to try this my WHOLE LIFE
Can’t wait to see this guys RUclips channel to blow up 🙌🏼 amazing video!
ahh where were you in my feed last fall 😭 thanks for this awesome recipe i’ll def be trying it soon! at this point in time im dying for the autumn season and this vibe just puts me in a cozy mood despite being sweltering hot at night 😅
I just made it and it is absolutely amazing! ❤️
Im subscribing so fast rn, this vibe, the execution, i love it. I feel complete, i feel accepted here.
This whole video is a vibe😊 Intro had me rolling. I dont even eat cake but Im saving this video in my "Art" folder🥰
Found you on TikTok and I absolutely adore your aesthetic. I’m hooked on your content!! Def will be buying your cookbook soon :)
Thank you!
I made this and it is now my "go to" chocolate cake recipe. I took some to work and they all loved it. This is the most moist and chocolatey cake I've ever had. I normally don't like chocolate cake as it is usually dry, crumbly, and bland. I wished you posted more of these types of videos on RUclips. I had no trouble making this cake because of how well you narrated this video. Now if you would make a video with a vanilla flavored cake that was just as good.... Thanks!
Omg I have no idea where or how RUclips showed me this video. But Holy moly. I love how you narrate the video and that cake looks friggin amazing!!
this looks good! also love the measuring cup
Yes! This is the first remake ive seen that inspires the same drooling as the cake from the movie. Im so excited to try!
Please continue making these videos! It’s such a vibe.
thaks fot share , its ones of the best cake i ever try, i made this cake last saturday and it was amaizing !
Your style...This cake...Had me hypnotized! OMG
I just baked this beautiful chocolate cake and it's yummylicious!!!! Thanks so much for this easy-to-follow video that's so straightforward but at the same time, MAGIC!!
I just saw your channel the first time today and love it!!! Thanks for the recepie I will defintely be making this cake!!!
I recently discovered your Instagram and just love the whole vibe - Halloween food year-round! So happy to see that you have a RUclips Channel too! Beautifully presented with the gothic decor, music, kooky movie references, and the pacing of your narration and instructions! A channel I'm adding to my favourites! Excited to see future recipes✨
Oh the colour selection and lighting on this were almost as decadent as the cake. Wonderful stuff!
These B-Roll and poses with the cake are fantastic, thank you
I’ll make it this weekend and come back for my review 😊😊😊 so excited!
I never knew that I had preferences when it came to cooking videos.. i so much love his vibe
Whoaa I love your commentary! This video has a fun but mysterious vibe to it, so cool!! Definitely gonna try out this recipe too cause that choco cake looks yummyyy 😋
This looks awesome & thanks for the detailed instructions with tips. This is definitely something I will make! 🤩
This is the best looking cake I’ve seen. Definitely going to the store for this ❤thanks for sharing
I love seeing that someone else does the milk moat method too! My mom got me into doing that whenever I had a slice and nobody else I’ve met thought it sounded appealing. The milk makes any cake taste so much more decadent in my opinion.
The frosting looks so good! Can't wait to try this, I've been craving a delectable chocolate cake and I think this will be perfect 🤎
Fabulous. One of my favorite movies, and this video has the perfect vibe. I’m buying your book.
I'm impressed. Solid recipe, solid vibes. Great vid. Good on ya.
This cake looks like the answer to my problems. It looks DIVINE. Thank you for sharing 🥰