Chocolate Midnight Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Midnight Cake, a surprisingly easy recipe that delivers unbelievably moist and rich results! This cake mix doctor's secret weapon is ready in minutes, yet tastes like you spent hours perfecting it. The secret ingredient? Mayonnaise! Don't worry, it adds incredible moisture without affecting the flavor. Top with your favorite frosting (we recommend Taylortwo's #86768 perfect chocolate frosting) and pair with ice-cold milk for the ultimate chocolatey treat. Get ready for chocolate cake heaven!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 38 mins
Calories 211 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Midnight Cake

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How to Make Chocolate Midnight Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute.
  4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  5. Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes.
  8. Run a knife around the edges of the cakes and invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Once completely cool, frost as desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

53g

Fat

10g

Carbs

9g