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Decadent Eggless Matilda Chocolate Cake

Recipe by Ridhima Mathur on InstagramAdded 1 March 2026.

30 minutes to prep, 45 to cook. A decadent eggless chocolate cake recipe that is sure to impress. This cake is moist, rich, and full of chocolate flavor, making it perfect for any chocolate lover.

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (350°F).

  2. Prepare two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.

  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

  4. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, oil, and vanilla extract.

  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until smooth.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The batter is smooth with no dry pockets. Add the dry mixture gradually while whisking.

  6. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The melted chocolate is smooth. Stir between microwave intervals to help it melt evenly.

  7. Allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly, then fold it into the cake batter until well combined.

  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: A toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Check the center before removing the pans from the oven.

  10. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The layers have cooled completely on the rack. Let the cakes cool fully before frosting.

  11. Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost and decorate them as desired.

Tips while you cook

Combine dry ingredients first
Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together before adding to the wet mixture.
Cool melted chocolate slightly
After melting the chocolate chips, let them cool a bit before folding into the batter.
Cool in pans before removing
Let the cakes sit in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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