Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake with Creamy Frosting
Indulge in the decadence of a *Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake with Creamy Frosting*, a rich and ultra-moist dessert that reimagines classic chocolate cake with a surprising twist—mayonnaise! This unique ingredient ensures a velvety texture while enhancing the deep chocolate flavor, making it the ultimate treat for dessert lovers. Paired with an irresistibly smooth vanilla buttercream frosting, this cake is as easy to make as it is delicious, requiring just 20 minutes of prep time. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime you crave something indulgent, this two-layer masterpiece is a crowd-pleaser that can be customized with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or your favorite toppings. Whether you're baking for family or impressing dinner guests, this quick, simple, and luscious recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cups Mayonnaise
- 1 cups Water
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups Powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 3 tablespoons Milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until evenly mixed.
Add the mayonnaise, water, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir well until a smooth batter forms; do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter using an electric mixer until fluffy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until combined.
Add the milk and vanilla extract to the frosting mixture. Beat on high speed for 2–3 minutes until the frosting is light and creamy. If the frosting is too thick, add a tiny bit more milk; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Once the cakes have fully cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting over the top.
Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
Decorate with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or any toppings of your choice. Slice and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6543 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 296.9 g | 381% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.7 g | 458% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 497 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 4118 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1021.9 g | 372% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.8 g | 253% | |
| Total Sugars | 683.0 g | ||
| Protein | 63.0 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 349 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 40.2 mg | 223% | |
| Potassium | 3097 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
