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Cocoa Mayonnaise Cake
Cocoa Mayonnaise Cake has been a go-to in my kitchen for years. When I want something rich, moist, and easy. It’s the kind of recipe that surprises people, but once they taste it, they’re hooked. The mayonnaise replaces eggs and oil, giving the cake a soft crumb and deep chocolate flavor without any fuss.

Ingredients
Cake
Frosting
Instructions
CAKE
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Step 2
Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Step 3
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- Step 4
In a large bowl, use an electric mixture to mix together mayonnaise, vanilla, water and coffee until combined.
- Step 5
Slowly add in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Step 6
Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 7
Allow to cool completely.
FROSTING
- Step 8
In a large bowl using an electric mixer, mix together butter, cocoa and vanilla until smooth.
- Step 9
Alternately add in confectioner's sugar and milk until frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. You may need to add a little more sugar and/or milk to reach the desired consistency.
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