Mom's Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake With Chocolate Deluxe Frosting Recipe

Indulge in this nostalgic chocolate cake recipe, a family favorite passed down through generations! This incredibly moist and rich chocolate cake uses a secret ingredient – mayonnaise – for an unbelievably tender crumb you won't believe. You won't taste the mayo, just layers of decadent chocolate flavor. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or whenever you need a serious chocolate fix! This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 328 kcal
Protein 6g
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How to Make Mom's Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake With Chocolate Deluxe Frosting

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add milk, mayonnaise, oil, vanilla, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add boiling water to the batter, mixing until just combined. The batter will be thin.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cool, frost with Chocolate Deluxe Frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

154g

Fat

9g

Carbs

19g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mom's Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake With Chocolate Deluxe Frosting?

Mom's Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake With Chocolate Deluxe Frosting takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mom's Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake With Chocolate Deluxe Frosting?

Mom's Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake With Chocolate Deluxe Frosting has approximately 328 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mom's Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake With Chocolate Deluxe Frosting?

The key ingredients for Mom's Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake With Chocolate Deluxe Frosting are Flour, Sugar, Baking Soda, Salt, Cocoa Powder, Black Coffee. See the full list with measurements above.

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