CHOCOLATE LETTER CAKE RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar cocoa, baking powder and baking soda. Beat in mayonnaise and water. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Spread with frosting.

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and lightly dust with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess.
• Sift 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder into a medium bowl. Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and whisk to combine.
• Place 2 cups granulated sugar, eggs, 1 cup milk, 3/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl if using an electric hand mixer). Beat with the whisk attachment on medium speed until well-combined, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until almost combined and a few streaks of flour are remaining. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add 1 cup hot brewed coffee and beat on low speed until combined and smooth. Give it a final whisk by hand if needed to fully mix in the coffee. Don’t overmix. The batter will look quite runny. Pour into the baking dish.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 30 to 45 minutes. Let the cake cool completely in the baking dish. Meanwhile, wash and dry the stand mixer bowl (or large bowl and electric hand mixer). Place 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1 stick unsalted butter in the bowl and let sit at room temperature until softened.
• Add 2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the butter and peanut butter. Beat with the paddle attachment on low speed until smooth, light, and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes total. Do not overbeat. Spread the frosting onto the cooled cake.