Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake with Creamy Frosting

Indulge in the decadence of a *Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake with Creamy Frosting*, a rich and ultra-moist dessert that reimagines classic chocolate cake with a surprising twist—mayonnaise! This unique ingredient ensures a velvety texture while enhancing the deep chocolate flavor, making it the ultimate treat for dessert lovers. Paired with an irresistibly smooth vanilla buttercream frosting, this cake is as easy to make as it is delicious, requiring just 20 minutes of prep time. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime you crave something indulgent, this two-layer masterpiece is a crowd-pleaser that can be customized with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or your favorite toppings. Whether you're baking for family or impressing dinner guests, this quick, simple, and luscious recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cups Mayonnaise
• 1 cups Water
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (for frosting)
• 3 cups Powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 3 tablespoons Milk (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until evenly mixed.

Step 3

Add the mayonnaise, water, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir well until a smooth batter forms; do not overmix.

Step 4

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 6

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Step 7

While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter using an electric mixer until fluffy.

Step 8

Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until combined.

Step 9

Add the milk and vanilla extract to the frosting mixture. Beat on high speed for 2–3 minutes until the frosting is light and creamy. If the frosting is too thick, add a tiny bit more milk; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.

Step 10

Once the cakes have fully cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting over the top.

Step 11

Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

Step 12

Decorate with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or any toppings of your choice. Slice and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1764.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6542.8

Total Fat 296.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 497.4mg	0%
Sodium 4117.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1021.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.8g	0%
Total Sugars 683.0g
Protein 63.0g	0%

Vitamin D 81.7IU	0%
Calcium 348.7mg	0%
Iron 40.2mg	0%
Potassium 3096.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 58.3%