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.

Faith Nyondo
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Habib Md.
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out perfectly. It was the perfect dessert for my party.


Hera Moni
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I really enjoyed this one. It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness.


Toto Rieng
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


kasali ayomide
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


ROB TIGRO
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and the frosting was too sweet.


Hagar Arthur
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I was a little skeptical about using mayonnaise in a cake, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfect.


Keyshla Valera
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This cake is incredibly easy to make and it tastes amazing. The frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Alex Valladares
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is to die for.


Rion Hasan
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was amazing.


Ibrahim Djikine
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The frosting is especially delicious.


Jucrecia Johnson
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I'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise in desserts, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was very moist and rich, and the frosting was creamy and sweet. I would definitely make this again.


Desmon Jackson
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and chocolatey, and the brown sugar frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.