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For National Cake Day, try this 'Matilda'-inspired chocolate cake

Silverware is optional for this decadent treat

For National Cake Day, try this 'Matilda'-inspired chocolate cake

Silverware is optional for this decadent treat

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For National Cake Day, try this 'Matilda'-inspired chocolate cake

Silverware is optional for this decadent treat

For National Cake Day, we can't think of any cake more delectable than the layered chocolate monstrosity made famous by the movie "Matilda." Check out the full recipe on Delish.com!You can ignore the ingredients listed on the cake mix instructions; eggs, Greek yogurt, instant pudding mix and water are all you need to make this confection. However, if you want an outrageously moist cake, you can whip in 3/4 cup vegetable oil as you beat in the other ingredients.Double the recipe to make the massive, three-layered wonder shown in this video (and have one layer left over for later ... or go all the way and bake a four-layer cake).YIELDS: 8PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 15 MINSTOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 45 MINSINGREDIENTSFOR THE CAKEAll-purpose flour, for flouring pans1 package Devil's Food cake mix1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz.)1 c. plain Greek yogurt4 large eggs1/2 c. waterFOR THE GANACHE FROSTING1 pt. heavy cream24 oz. semisweet chocolate chips DIRECTIONSMake the cake: Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour the bottom and sides of two 8" round cake pans. Mix all of the cake ingredients in a large bowl and divide batter evenly between the two pans.Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes back with just a few crumbs (no gooey batter), 43 to 45 minutes. Set aside to cool.Make the ganache: Pour heavy cream into a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring the heavy cream to a simmer, and once you see tiny bubbles form around the edges, remove from heat and add chocolate chips, whisking until combined. Let mixture chill until it reaches a spreadable consistency, at least 30 minutes, before frosting cake.Top one round cake with ganache frosting, then place the second cake on top of it. Frost the top and sides of the cake. Serve.
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For National Cake Day, we can't think of any cake more delectable than the made famous by the movie "Matilda." Check out the full recipe on !

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You can ignore the ingredients listed on the cake mix instructions; eggs, Greek yogurt, instant pudding mix and water are all you need to make this confection. However, if you want an outrageously moist cake, you can whip in 3/4 cup vegetable oil as you beat in the other ingredients.

Double the recipe to make the massive, three-layered wonder (and have one layer left over for later ... or go all the way and bake a four-layer cake).

YIELDS: 8
PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 15 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 45 MINS

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CAKE

  • All-purpose flour, for flouring pans
  • 1 package Devil's Food cake mix
  • 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz.)
  • 1 c. plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 c. water

FOR THE GANACHE FROSTING

  • 1 pt. heavy cream
  • 24 oz. semisweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

  1. Make the cake: Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour the bottom and sides of two 8" round cake pans. Mix all of the cake ingredients in a large bowl and divide batter evenly between the two pans.
  2. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes back with just a few crumbs (no gooey batter), 43 to 45 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. Make the ganache: Pour heavy cream into a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring the heavy cream to a simmer, and once you see tiny bubbles form around the edges, remove from heat and add chocolate chips, whisking until combined. Let mixture chill until it reaches a spreadable consistency, at least 30 minutes, before frosting cake.
  4. Top one round cake with ganache frosting, then place the second cake on top of it. Frost the top and sides of the cake. Serve.