How to Make CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE {Recipe Video}

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

unsweetened cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: sweetened cocoa powder

Carob powder is lower in fat and sugar.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

In a small bowl, add 2 cups of all-purpose flour.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of baking soda, 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt to the flour.

Add 1 cup of sugar and 0.33 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to the bowl.

Whisk the dry ingredients together and set aside.

In another bowl, add 1 cup of mayonnaise.

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1 cup of water to the mayonnaise.

Use a hand mixer to mix the wet ingredients until smooth.

Gradually add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix.

Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until well blended, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.

Prepare an 8x8 baking pan by spraying it with cooking spray.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake the cake for about 25 to 30 minutes, checking for doneness by touching the center to see if it springs back.

To make the frosting, start with 2 sticks (1 cup) of salted butter in a bowl.

Use a hand mixer to whip the butter until smooth and creamy.

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 0.5 teaspoons of salt to the butter and mix.

Add 0.5 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder and 3.5 cups of powdered sugar, mixing half at a time.

Add a couple tablespoons of heavy cream to the frosting mixture and mix until creamy, adding more cream as needed.

Scrape the sides of the bowl and whip the frosting for about 2 to 3 minutes until fluffy.

Once the cake has cooled completely, dollop the frosting on top and spread it around.

Use about 1.5 to 2 cups of frosting, depending on your preference for thickness.

Optionally, add nuts, chocolate chips, or sprinkles on top immediately after frosting.

Cut the cake into about 12 slices and serve.

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