CLASSIC Chocolate MAYONNAISE Cake: Rich, Moist, and Easy Recipe

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.

Start by mixing the dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients: mayonnaise, water, and vanilla extract.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients to form a batter, whisking until smooth.

Prepare two 8-inch cake tins by buttering the sides and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.

Preheat the air fryer to 160°C (320°F).

Pour half of the batter into one of the prepared cake tins and the other half into the second tin after the first is done.

Cook the first cake layer in the air fryer for about 30 minutes, checking with a skewer to ensure it comes out clean.

Once the first layer is done, remove it from the tin and let it cool slightly before placing the second layer in the air fryer for another 30 minutes.

While the second layer is baking, prepare the chocolate buttercream by beating softened butter and gradually adding powdered sugar and a little salt until smooth.

Once both cake layers are cooled, place one layer on a plate and spread chocolate buttercream on top before adding the second layer.

Finish by adding more buttercream on top and around the sides of the cake, smoothing it out as desired.

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