Bruce’s Chocolate Cake from Matilda

“You can do it Bruce!” If you love Matilda and chocolate, this recipe is for you.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180’C. Grease and line 2 x 8 inch round cake tins.

Step 2

Melt together the dark chocolate and unsalted butter.

Step 3

Pour in both the sugars, eggs and milk.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, mix together the plain flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake tins and bake for 25-30 minutes until risen and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cake layers to cool on wire racks until completely cool.

Step 8

To make the ganache, heat the double cream in a small pan over a low heat until steaming but not boiling. Mix in the chocolate and brown sugar until smooth. Allow to cool.

Step 9

Once both the cake layers and ganache are cool, assemble the layers and cover with ganache. Set in a fridge to set.