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Moist Deep Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Or Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in this unbelievably moist and decadent chocolate cake, made surprisingly easy with mayonnaise! This recipe is perfect for both cake and cupcakes, offering a rich, deep chocolate flavor that will impress. Whether you use a devil's food cake mix (omit the coffee granules, or add for extra intensity!) or make it from scratch, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Top with your favorite chocolate frosting (or try our recipe #89207!) for the ultimate chocolate experience. Bake as a 13x9 inch cake (40 minutes) or individual cupcakes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 398.1 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.5 (10 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Moist Deep Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Or Cupcakes

  • Chocolate Cake Mix
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup water (or as directed on cake mix box)
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules (optional, omit if using devil's food cake mix or add for deeper chocolate flavor)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Mini Chocolate Chip

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How to Make Moist Deep Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Or Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line a 13x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the cake mix, mayonnaise, water, eggs, and cinnamon for 2 minutes on medium speed.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans or baking pan.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes for 9-inch rounds, or 40 minutes for a 13x9 inch cake, or 18-22 minutes for cupcakes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake(s) cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once completely cool, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

113g

Fat

28g

Carbs

17g

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