Trunchbull 'Matilda' Chocolate Cake

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Lehni

Made base cake with black butter cream frosting, Halloween 2023. Laura liked the frosting (made with milk chocolate)

3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour

1-½ cups (250g) granulated sugar

1-½ cups (250g) light brown sugar

1-½ cups (135g) cocoa powder, sifted

3 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup (270g) full-fat plain or vanilla Greek yogurt

¾ cup (178ml) vegetable oil

3 large eggs, at room temperature

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1-½ cups (200ml) hot brewed coffee or hot water

subheading: Cookie’s Brown Butter Fudge Frosting:

¾ cup (176ml) heavy cream, at room temperature

⅓ cup (84g) unsalted butter, at room temperature and cut into chunks

5 ounces (150g) dark chocolate, finely chopped

2-¼ cups (258g) powdered sugar

½ cup (45g) cocoa powder, sifted

½ cup (135g) full-fat Greek yogurt, at room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon espresso powder

¼ teaspoon salt

subheading: Bruce’s Chocolate Mousse Filling:

2 large egg yolks

2 tablespoons (26g) granulated sugar

1 cup (235ml) heavy whipping cream, divided

3.5 ounces (100g) dark chocolate, finely chopped

¾ cup (86g) powdered sugar

subheading: Hot Chocolate Cake Soak:

¼ cup of milk, warmed with 2 tablespoons of your favorite hot chocolate mix

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