SOUTHERN DARK CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE

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The dark cocoa powder in this recipe may be substituted for regular cocoa powder and the cake is still fabulous. Because there is no butter or milk called for, only use good quality regular mayonnaise, not light or reduced fat. The mayo provides the cake moisture and you don't want a dry cake! It's really important to sift the...

Provided by Alicia Wattley

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

shortening to grease pans
2 c all-purpose flour
2/3 c dark cocoa, unsweetened
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3 large eggs
1 2/3 c dark brown sugar
1 c good quality mayonnaise
1 c water
1/3 c cold, strong, brewed coffee
2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350°. Grease three 8-inch cakes pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper and grease the parchment paper as well. Set aside.
  • 2. In a medium sized bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • 3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and brown sugar at high speed for 3-4 minutes. The mixture will become light in color and somewhat fluffy.
  • 4. Add the mayonnaise to the egg mixture and beat until just blended.
  • 5. Add the coffee to the cup of water.
  • 6. Into the egg mixture, alternately mix in the flour mixture with the coffee-water, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl in between each addition and do not over beat.
  • 7. Divide equally between the three prepared pans.
  • 8. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cakes comes out clean.
  • 9. On wire racks, cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pans, peel off parchment paper and place on racks to cool completely.
  • 10. Spread frosting on cake only when completely cool.

Ashik Prondha
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I'm allergic to chocolate. Is there a substitute I can use?


Priyanka Day
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This recipe seems a little complicated.


Tobirama Hokage
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I'm not sure about the mayonnaise in this recipe.


Joyce
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my next party.


Aass Aassdd
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Rojina Gautam
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This cake is amazing! I highly recommend it.


Fayyaz Gujjar
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Eli Rhoads
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good.


Altha Miah
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Reyaad Ali
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This cake is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Otebele Eguono
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it.


Suuri Yusuf
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This cake is so moist and chocolatey. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Rasmos Ngobeni
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly.


Edgar McGill
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The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear.


Shawkat Khan
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the moist, tender crumb.