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Moist Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

An ultra-moist, rich chocolate cake made with mayonnaise and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup mayonnaise full fat
  • 1 cup warm water or coffee
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp cream or milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake pans
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
  2. Whisk together all dry cake ingredients.
  3. Mix mayonnaise, eggs, vanilla, and liquid until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
  5. Pour batter into pans and bake until set.
  6. Cool completely before frosting.
  7. Beat frosting ingredients until light and fluffy.
  8. Frost cake and serve.

Notes

Coffee enhances chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee.