delicious recipe for a chocolate mayonnaise cake. Mayonnaise might sound unusual in a cake, but it replaces the oil and eggs, resulting in a moist and tender cake with a rich chocolate flavor.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise (full-fat)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, water, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s). Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If using round cake pans, check for doneness after 25-30 minutes.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
For the Frosting:
- Mix Butter and Cocoa: In a medium bowl, cream the butter until smooth. Add the cocoa powder and mix until combined.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Milk: Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, beating to a smooth and spreadable consistency.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in vanilla extract.
- Frost: Once the cake has completely cooled, frost it with the chocolate frosting.
Optional:
- You can also add chocolate chips or a layer of chocolate ganache on top for extra indulgence!
Enjoy your moist and rich chocolate mayonnaise cake!