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Cocoa Mayonnaise Cake
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CAKE
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
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In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, use an electric mixture to mix together mayonnaise, vanilla, water and coffee until combined.
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Slowly add in the dry ingredients until just combined.
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Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow to cool completely.
FROSTING
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In a large bowl using an electric mixer, mix together butter, cocoa and vanilla until smooth.
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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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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brew Strong Coffee for Depth ☕Use freshly brewed, strongly concentrated coffee cooled to room temperature—it amplifies the chocolate flavor and adds complexity that makes people wonder about your secret ingredient.
- Room Temperature Mayonnaise is Key 🥄Let your mayonnaise sit out for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure it incorporates smoothly into the batter, creating a uniformly moist and tender crumb structure.
- Sift Cocoa Twice for Smoothness 🫖Sift your unsweetened cocoa powder twice before adding it to eliminate lumps and ensure even distribution of cocoa flavor throughout every bite of cake.
- Don't Overmix the Batter 🚫Mix only until ingredients are just combined—overmixing develops gluten and creates a dense, tough cake instead of the signature soft, moist crumb this recipe delivers.
- Test with a Toothpick, Not a Knife 🔍Use a toothpick rather than a cake tester to check doneness; the mayonnaise creates a naturally moist cake that may appear underdone when using larger testers, leading to overbaking.
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