Portillo's Chocolate Cake
Recreate the indulgent decadence of Portillo's Chocolate Cake right in your own kitchen with this easy copycat recipe! Featuring a rich, moist texture thanks to a surprising secret ingredient—mayonnaise—this cake delivers bakery-quality results with minimal effort. Made with a box of devil's food cake mix, creamy chocolate frosting, and a few pantry staples, this chocolate lover's dream comes together in just 40 minutes from prep to finish. Perfect for celebrations, potlucks, or an irresistibly sweet treat, this two-layer cake is sure to impress with its perfectly tender crumb and luscious chocolate frosting. Whether you're a fan of Portillo's iconic dessert or just looking for an easy chocolate cake recipe, this is a must-try for your next special occasion.
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Ingredients
- 1 box Box of devil's food cake mix
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 16 ounces Chocolate frosting
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the devil's food cake mix, eggs, water, mayonnaise, and vegetable oil.
Step 3
Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed to blend the ingredients for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
Step 4
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and spread it out smoothly with a spatula.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Step 6
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
Step 7
Carefully invert the cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread half the chocolate frosting over one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining frosting evenly over the top and sides.
Step 9
Slice and serve the cake. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1174g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4545.4 |
| Total Fat 311.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 45.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g | |
| Cholesterol 793.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3984.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 409.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 191.4g | |
| Protein 38.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 123IU | 0% |
| Calcium 701.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 809.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories