Description
This Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is a must-try with its moist texture and rich chocolate flavor. Made with simple ingredients like mayonnaise and coffee, it’s perfect for birthdays or any sweet cravings you may have. Enjoy the quick prep and the delightful results!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups flour
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 1 ⅝ cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup mayonnaise (recommended: Hellmann's or Best Foods)
- 1 ⅓ cups cold coffee
- 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) butter, room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans, line them with parchment rounds, and grease the parchment; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl or mixer, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla on high for 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Blend in the mayonnaise at low speed.
- Gently combine the flour mixture with the cold coffee, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, alternating between the two. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 26-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool for about 20 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks, removing the parchment if it has stuck to the cakes, and let them cool completely.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, stirring frequently until melted and smooth. Let it cool until lukewarm, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy. Sift the powdered sugar over the butter and blend well for about 2 minutes. Follow by mixing in the vanilla extract.
- Add the cooled melted chocolate and blend until thoroughly mixed, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Frost the cooled cakes as desired.
Notes
Using high-quality mayonnaise enhances the flavor and moisture of the cake.
Make sure to let the cakes cool completely before frosting for the best results.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg