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CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE | SOUTHERN LIVING



Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake | Southern Living image

When you're in need of a delicious layer cake that is easy to make, look no further than this Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake. The deep flavor of this dessert, which is enhanced with coffee, contrasts nicely with the light and fluffy buttercream. This cake will be a hit on birthdays or a random Tuesday.

Provided by Deb Wise

Categories     Layer Cakes

Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups hot strong brewed coffee
1 cup unsweetened cocoa
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon plus 1⁄4 tsp. salt, divided
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup mayonnaise (such as Duke's)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 1/4 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
3-4 tablespoons heavy cream, divided
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar, divided

Steps:

  • Whisk together hot coffee and cocoa  in a bowl. Let stand until room temperature, about 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) round cake pans.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and 1⁄2 teaspoon of the salt in a bowl. Combine granulated sugar and eggs in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-low speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in mayonnaise and 1 1⁄2 teaspoons of the vanilla on low speed. Alternately add flour mixture and coffee mixture  to egg mixture in 5 additions, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, 22 to 25 minutes.
  • Cool cake layers in pans on a wire rack 20 minutes. Remove cake layers from pans; cool completely on rack, about 30 minutes.
  • Place chocolate chips, light corn syrup, and 3 tablespoons of the heavy cream in a microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH until smooth, about 1 minute, stirring every 15 seconds. Let stand until room temperature, 10 minutes.
  • Combine butter, remaining 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, 2 cups of the powdered sugar, and remaining 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla in bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; beat on low speed until smooth. Beat in chocolate mixture on low speed until smooth. Beat in remaining 2 cups powdered sugar and, if needed, remaining 1 tablespoon cream, 1 teaspoon at a time until spreadable consistency is reached.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate. Spread 1⁄2 cup frosting over top. Top with second layer; spread 1⁄2 cup frosting over top. Top with third layer. Spread remaining frosting over sides and top of cake.

HUMMINGBIRD CAKE RECIPE | SOUTHERN LIVING



Hummingbird Cake Recipe | Southern Living image

This Southern gem boasts three incredibly moist layers flavored with canned pineapple and bananas.

Provided by Pam Lolley

Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained (such as Publix Crushed Pineapple in Pineapple Juice)
2 cups chopped bananas (about 4 medium bananas)
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Vegetable shortening
2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
2 (16-oz.) packages powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • Prepare the Cake Layers: Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large bowl; add eggs and oil, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in vanilla, pineapple, bananas, and toasted pecans.
  • Divide batter evenly among 3 well-greased (with shortening) and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks, and cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium-low speed until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Increase speed to medium-high, and beat until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Assemble Cake: Place first cake layer on a serving platter; spread top with 1 cup of the frosting. Top with second layer, and spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with third layer, and spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Arrange pecan halves on top of cake in a circular pattern.

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