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CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Recipe: How to Make It image

Mom always made this special chocolate mayonnaise cake for my birthday meal. It is very moist and has a nice light chocolate taste, and the flavorful frosting is the perfect topping. —Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 45 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
BROWN SUGAR FROSTING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the water, mayonnaise and vanilla until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into mayonnaise mixture until blended. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square or 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely. , For frosting, in a small saucepan, cook and stir the brown sugar in butter until bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in milk. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, FatContent 19g fat (4g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 17mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 354mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 60g carbohydrate (42g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 3g protein.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Homemade Chocolate Cake Recipe: How to Make It image

A rich chocolate frosting is the flavorful finishing touch to this moist from-scratch cake that's mixed in one bowl. It always turns out and is quickly gobbled up by friends and family. I'm asked to fix this favorite so often that the recipe card is an absolute mess! —Cindy Miller, Riverside, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 40 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons white vinegar
CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
Dash salt
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add the water, oil, vanilla and vinegar; mix well (batter will be thin). , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, salt, milk and vanilla; mix well. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, FatContent 17g fat (5g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 15mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 385mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 64g carbohydrate (41g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 4g protein.

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