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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
This classic Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake recipe replaces the oil and eggs with mayo for a moist, rich, and irresistible crumb.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking dish
- oven
- bowl
- whisk
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the Cake
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
3
In a large bowl, combine the milk, mayonnaise, and vanilla until well blended and smooth.
4
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder and baking soda; gradually beat into the mayonnaise mixture until blended.
baking soda2 teaspoons
5
Pour into the prepare baking dish in an even layer.
6
Bake for ⏱️ 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Don't over-bake. (Start checking at ⏱️ 25 minutes. All ovens run differently.)
7
Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
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For the Frosting
9
With a handheld mixer (or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment), beat butter on medium speed for about ⏱️ 2 minutes or until creamy and lightened in color, scraping down the bowl as needed.
10
Add cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until combined and smooth.
vanilla extract1 teaspoon
11
Add in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until sugar is incorporated, scraping down the bowl several times to ensure everything is well blended.
powdered sugar2 cups
12
Slowly beat in 2 tablespoons heavy cream, increasing speed to high and beating for 1 more minute until frosting reaches desired consistency.
13
Add in more heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, ONLY if necessary. Frosting should hold its shape, but be light and fluffy, and easily spreadable.
14
Using an offset spatula, frost the cake, cut into squares, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
calories
445 kcal
fat Content
24 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
38 g
sodium Content
314 mg
protein Content
4 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
34 mg
carbohydrate Content
56 g
saturated Fat Content
8 g
unsaturated Fat Content
15 g
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