Land of Oz Chocolate Cake
A rich, velvety chocolate cake layered with ruby-red raspberry filling and emerald-green matcha frosting. This american-inspired breakfast ready in about 70 minutes layers all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup, pureed raspberries
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 1/2 cup, softened butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs, buttermilk, and oil; mix until smooth. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Step 2: While cakes cool, puree raspberries with 2 tbsp sugar. Spread half the raspberry filling on one cake layer. Top with the second cake layer and frost with matcha buttercream (whisk butter, powdered sugar, matcha powder, and milk until smooth).
- Step 3: Chill for 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Land of Oz Chocolate Cake take to make?
Total time is about 70 minutes (45 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Land of Oz Chocolate Cake?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Land of Oz Chocolate Cake?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Land of Oz Chocolate Cake for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Land of Oz Chocolate Cake?
American breakfast like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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