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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake with Creamy Frosting

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake with Creamy Frosting prepared dish

Indulge in this rich and moist chocolate mayonnaise cake, which is surprisingly easy to make. The addition of mayonnaise creates a tender crumb, while the creamy frosting adds a luscious finish. Perfect for any celebration or a delightful treat at home!

This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, mayonnaise.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups butter (softened)
  • 1 tbsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, water, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. To prepare the frosting, beat the softened butter in a bowl until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until smooth.
  8. Add the milk to the frosting and beat until the desired consistency is reached.
  9. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 54 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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