Best 11 Chocolate Mayo Cake And The Best Frosting Recipes

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Chocolate mayo cake is a moist, decadent cake that has a unique flavor thanks to the addition of mayonnaise. It is a popular cake to make for birthdays, parties, and other special occasions. The frosting for chocolate mayo cake can vary, but some popular options include chocolate ganache, whipped cream, and cream cheese frosting. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for chocolate mayo cake and frosting, so that you can find the perfect recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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CHOCOLATE CAKE & FROSTING MADE OUT OF MAYONNAISE



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A moist and rich "Devil's Food Cake" chocolate recipe featuring extra velvety chocolate mayonnaise frosting.

Provided by Amy Desrosiers

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
3 large eggs
1⅔ cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mayonnaise
1 ⅓ cups water (room temperature )
1 ½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a Bundt pan generously with nonstick baking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda-set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add in mayonnaise at lower speed until blended.
  • Alternate adding in the water and flour mixture starting with the flour mixture, and ending with the flour mixture. Combine until there are no more flour streaks.
  • Pour batter into the Bundt pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Once done, allow to cool completely before removing from the cake pan.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 443 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 43 g, TransFat 1 g

BEST CHOCOLATE MAYO CAKE WITH COCOA MAYO FROSTING



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Moist, delicious cake and frosting made largely from pantry items. Perfect when you want a great cake and you don't have eggs or butter on hand. Scrumptious! *Miracle whip can be substituted for Mayo in cake recipe, but not for icing.

Provided by lisamariedavidson

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 egg
1 cup strong hot coffee
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup packed cocoa powder
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350. Spray 8x8 inch square pan or 9 inch round pan with non-stick spray. In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, soda, and salt. In a medium bowl combine cocoa, chocolate chips, and coffee- whisk until smooth. Add mayo, egg, and vanilla to chocolate mixture, whisk to combine. Pour chocolate mixture into flour mixture, whisk until well blended. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center has only small crumbs attached. Cool in pan ten minutes before inverting onto serving platter. Cool two hours.
  • Beat cocoa powder, vanilla, and mayo together until well combined. Add sugar and milk, whip until smooth.
  • Frost cooled cake with icing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.6, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 411, Carbohydrate 97.2, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 64.4, Protein 6.6

MAYONNAISE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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This is my father-in-law's mother's cake recipe from Oklahoma, and I'm posting it for safe keeping. Word (word in our family, that is) has it that no one made a mayonnaise cake like she did. She would always send one back with my husband's family when they made a trip out to Oklahoma to visit from Colorado. The frosting she put on it was boiled sugar frosting, and my father-in-law's father apparently liked frosting so much it was like, "How about a little cake with your frosting?" That's what I've heard anyway. ;) I've tried to make the boiled sugar frosting a couple times, but it doesn't come out right (maybe it's the Colorado altitude, maybe it's my cooking skills, maybe it was a grandma thing [she did have 50 years of making it behind her]. Who knows.), but my husband - the grandchild that loves mayonnaise cake the most out of all of them, so much so that we were gifted the "mayonnaise cake pan" upon the grandmother's passing - likes it just as much with this chocolate frosting. The frosting recipe is adapted from Hershey's and works swimmingly, whether you're a grandma or not. ;) Oh, this cake is also great when it's chilled - it makes it more dense and SO good.

Provided by Greeny4444

Categories     Low Protein

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa, heaping
1 cup mayonnaise (Hellman's is a good kind)
2 cups flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda, plus 1/8-1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cool water, plus 2-3 tablespoons cool water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x12 baking pan.
  • Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl until you can't see any more flour.
  • Pour into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  • For the frosting: Place powdered sugar and cocoa in a medium bowl (I usually use a 4-cup Pyrex mesuring cup).
  • Heat butter and milk in a small microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until the butter is melted (be careful - if the heat is too high, it'll splatter!).
  • Gradually beat the butter mixture into the cocoa mixture until smooth.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Spread the warm frosting over the cooled cake. The frosting makes about a cup or so.

CHOCOLATE MAYO CAKE



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My mom made this cake while living in the Depression. It is so good, I hope this fills your needs and your memories.

Provided by Virginia Godd

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ cups water
2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9 inch layer pans.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa, and sugar into a large bowl. Stir in mayonnaise. Gradually add water and vanilla and blend until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool, remove from pans, and frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 203.5 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING



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Everyone always asks what the secret ingredient of this cake is and they are definitely surprised when I tell them: Mayonnaise! It give it such a zippy flavor.-Susan Brauer, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
BROWN SUGAR FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1-3/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda. Add water, mayonnaise and vanilla; beat at medium speed until thoroughly combined. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square or an 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool completely., For frosting, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in brown sugar; cook and stir until bubbly. Remove from the heat and stir in milk. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat by hand until frosting is of spreading consistency. Immediately frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE



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Mom always made this special chocolate mayonnaise cake for my birthday meal. It is very moist and has a nice light chocolate taste, and the flavorful frosting is the perfect topping. -Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
BROWN SUGAR FROSTING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the water, mayonnaise and vanilla until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into mayonnaise mixture until blended. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square or 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely. , For frosting, in a small saucepan, cook and stir the brown sugar in butter until bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in milk. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE MAYO CAKE AND THE BEST FROSTING!



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This is really my daughter Candice's recipe. She always goes to this recipe when she feels the urge for a chocolate cake. The mayo makes this cake really moist and the icing is so creamy, not sugary sweet like the confectioners sugar types....love this cake, love the icing!! This is a easy cake to make anytime as most everyone has the ingredients always on hand and the mayo replaces the fat and the eggs!!

Provided by Doreen Fish @dfish

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cup(s) flour
1 cup(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) cocoa
2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) mayonnaise( i use hellmans)
1 cup(s) water
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
THE BEST FROSTING
3 tablespoon(s) corn starch
1 cup(s) milk
1/2 cup(s) butter
1/2 cup(s) shortening
1 cup(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Measure ingredients into the mixing bowl in order given. Mix together well. Spread in a greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake 30 - 35 mins. Cool and frost in pan.
  • The Best Frosting: Pour milk into a saucepan and slowly add the corn starch tablespoon at a time over low hear till thickened. Stir constantly for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool till mixture is cool to touch. Cream butter and sugar . Add a small portion of the cornstarch mixture and beat with a mixer. Slowly add till all is gone and keep beating till icing is thick and creamy and fairly stiff. Make sure all sugar crystals are dissolved. Enjoy!!

CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE



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Provided by Matt Lewis

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Valentine's Day     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Mayonnaise     Birthday     Family Reunion     Shower     Engagement Party     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Cake:
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), chopped
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 3/4 cups boiling water
2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1 1/3 cups mayonnaise (do not use reduced-fat or fat-free)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting:
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), chopped
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Special Equipment
Three 8-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour three 8-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Combine chopped chocolate and cocoa powder in medium metal bowl. Add 1 3/4 cups boiling water and whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, and baking powder into another medium bowl.Using electric mixer, beat both sugars and mayonnaise in large bowl until well blended, 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating until well blended after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Add flour mixture in 4 additions alternately with chocolate mixture in 3 additions, beating until blended after each addition and occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. Divide batter among prepared cake pans (about 2 1/3 cups for each).
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, 30 to 32 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 20 minutes. Run small knife around sides of cakes to loosen. Carefully invert cakes onto racks and let cool completely.
  • For frosting:
  • Place chopped chocolate in medium metal bowl; set bowl over saucepan of simmering water and stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Carefully remove bowl from over water; let melted chocolate cool until lukewarm, stirring occasionally.
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth and creamy. Sift powdered sugar over butter and beat until well blended, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Add melted chocolate and beat until well blended and smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl.
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread 3/4 cup frosting over top of cake layer to edges. Top with second cake layer; spread 3/4 cup frosting over. Top with third cake layer. Spread remaining frosting decoratively over top and sides of cake. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome and let stand at room temperature.
  • Cut cake into wedges and serve.

CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE II



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Mayonnaise and cocoa powder are two of the eight ingredients in this quick and easy recipe for a moist cake.

Provided by Cathy Brisco

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 11x7 inch pan.
  • Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and soda. Add mayonnaise, cold water, and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), 30-35 minutes. Frost if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 200.9 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

ONE-BOWL CHOCOLATE-MAYONNAISE CAKE



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Born out of a scarcity of fresh eggs, chocolate-mayonnaise cake is one of those Depression-era recipes that sounds a lot stranger than it tastes. After all, cakes rely on eggs and fat for tenderness and richness, and mayo is made of exactly those things, plus some salt and vinegar to give it tang. But you don't taste the tanginess of the mayo, and if you didn't tell anyone it was there, they would never know. Which is to say, don't let a lack of eggs or butter stop you from making cake. This cake is ridiculously good for the small amount of effort you put into it.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, cakes, dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 (8- or 9-inch) cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup/25 grams unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed or natural)
1 to 2 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate (optional)
3/4 cup/180 milliliters boiling water, or use hot coffee, Earl Grey tea or mint tea
2/3 cup/160 milliliters mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup/150 grams granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or a dash of bourbon or whiskey (optional)
1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose or cake flour
Flavorless oil or another grease, for the pan
Confectioners' sugar, for finishing

Steps:

  • To a large mixing bowl, add cocoa powder and chopped bittersweet chocolate (if using). Pour in boiling liquid, and let it sit for a few minutes, then whisk until smooth. The chocolate will have melted, if you used it, and the cocoa dissolved.
  • Whisk in mayonnaise, salt, baking soda, 3/4 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Then whisk in a teaspoon of vanilla extract, if you have it (or a dash of Bourbon or brandy or just leave it out entirely). Finally, whisk in 1 1/2 cups flour (either all-purpose or cake flour), mixing vigorously to eliminate any lumps.
  • Grease an 8- or 9-inch pan (square, round, star-shaped, anything is good). Pour the batter into the pan, and bake at 350 degrees for 22 to 40 minutes, until the top springs back when the center is lightly pressed. The deeper the pan, the longer it will take to bake through.
  • Let cool, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar to finish.

CHOCOLATE MAYONAISE CAKE



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Some people may turn their nose up when you say 'have a slice of Mayonaise Cake' but once they've tasted it they will change their opinion. A deliciously rich cake, ideal for special occasions or just as a treat.

Provided by littlecooks

Time 1h

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder & mayonaise. This is best done by an electric food mixer to ensure the mixture is throughly mixed.
  • Dissolve the cocoa in the boiling water & stir into the mixture along with the essence until throughly blended.
  • Place the mixture into a 7 inch greased & lined cake tin.
  • Bake at gas mark 4/ 180C/ 350F for 30 - 40 minutes. Test with a skewer.
  • cool in the tin before removing.
  • For the icing - If you are using Betty Crocker ready mix chocolate frosting go straight to step 9.
  • Dissolve the coffee & cocoa in the hot water.
  • Cream together the margarine/butter & icing sugar. Beat in the cocoa liquid.
  • Spread over the top & sides.

Tips:

  • Use the best quality ingredients you can find. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cake.
  • Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them to combine more easily and evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you're using a chocolate frosting, make sure to melt the chocolate slowly and carefully. Overheating the chocolate can cause it to seize up.
  • When frosting the cake, start with a thin layer and then add more as needed. This will help to prevent the frosting from becoming too thick and heavy.
  • Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include sprinkles, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

Chocolate mayo cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of chocolate and mayonnaise creates a moist and flavorful cake that is sure to please everyone. With a few simple tips, you can make a chocolate mayo cake that is sure to be a hit. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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