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Chocolate Mayonnaise Sheet Cake Recipe

Chocolate Mayonnaise Sheet Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the rich chocolatey goodness of this delectable Chocolate Mayonnaise Sheet Cake. Moist, flavorful, and topped with a creamy frosting, this cake is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the cake

  • Butter, for greasing the pan
  • 2 cups (242g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (120g) unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (177ml) hot water
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) instant coffee powder or instant espresso powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (220g) sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 cup (260g) mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the frosting

  • 1/2 cup (80g) finely chopped semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (130g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: Dissolve instant coffee in hot water. Beat mayonnaise and sugars until creamy.
  3. Add the eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  4. Fold wet and dry ingredients: Alternate adding dry ingredients and coffee to the batter.
  5. Bake the cake: Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 28-30 minutes.
  6. Melt the chocolate: Melt dark chocolate in microwave.
  7. Beat the butter and sugar: Cream butter, then beat in powdered sugar.
  8. Add cocoa powder: Incorporate cocoa powder into frosting.
  9. Add cream and melted chocolate: Mix in cream and cooled melted chocolate.
  10. Assemble the cake: Frost the cooled cake and serve.

Notes

  • Ensure melted chocolate cools slightly before adding to frosting.
  • Store frosted cake in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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