Description
A rich and fudgy Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake made with mayonnaise for a moist and tender crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- Nonstick cooking spray (For greasing the pan)
- 320 g all-purpose flour (2 1/2 cups; sifted for even texture)
- 60 g unsweetened cocoa powder (3/4 cup; provides rich chocolate flavor)
- 250 g granulated sugar (1 1/4 cups; sweetness)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (For leavening)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (For leavening)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (For flavor balance)
- 300 ml strong black coffee (1 1/4 cups; brewed at double strength for deep chocolate flavor)
- 300 g mayonnaise (1 1/4 cups; full-fat mayonnaise recommended for richness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (For aroma and depth)
- 200 g unsalted butter (14 tablespoons; softened for easy mixing)
- 40 g cocoa powder (1/2 cup; sifted to prevent clumps)
- 420 g confectioners’ sugar (3 3/4 cups; sifted for smoothness)
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (For creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (For enhanced flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9- by 13-inch pan with nonstick spray. Dust with flour and shake off any excess.
- Sift together the flour and cocoa powder into a large bowl. Add sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and whisk everything together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together coffee, mayonnaise, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes foamy and well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk gently until the batter comes together, with a few small lumps remaining. Be careful not to overmix.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35 to 38 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean and the cake pulls away slightly from the sides of the pan.
- Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until completely cool.
- Beat the softened butter on medium-high speed for about 30 seconds until creamy.
- Add sifted confectioners’ sugar and cocoa powder, followed by milk and vanilla. Mix on low speed to incorporate, then increase speed and beat for 3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35-38 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 512
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg