Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
- 20m Prep Time
- 35m Cook Time
- 55m Ready In
A rich and moist chocolate cake made with mayonnaise, which adds tenderness and depth. Perfect for birthdays or any celebration.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 4 ounces (115g) unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 ⅔ cups (330g) sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ⅓ cups (315g) water
- 1 3 cups any chocolate frosting (opens in new tab)
Let's Prepare
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- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 4 ounces (115g) unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 ⅔ cups (330g) sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ⅓ cups (315g) water
- 1 3 cups any chocolate frosting
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Whisk together in a medium bowl: 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon baking powder
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Step 2.
Melt in a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over barely simmering water: 4 ounces (115g) unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
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Step 3.
Set aside to cool slightly. Beat in a large bowl, or in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, at medium-high speed until light, about 3 minutes: 1 ⅔ cups (330g) sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla
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Step 4.
Add to the melted chocolate, mixing until smooth: ¾ cup mayonnaise
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Step 5.
Beat the chocolate-mayonnaise mixture into the batter. On low speed, add the flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with: 1 ⅓ cups (315g) water
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Step 6.
in 2 parts, beating until smooth. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan(s). Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
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Step 7.
Let the 13 × 9-inch cake cool in the pan on a rack. For round layers, let cool in the pans on a rack for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans, peel off the parchment, and let cool on the rack.
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Step 8.
Fill and frost with: 3 cups any chocolate frosting