Description
This Chocolate Mayonnaise Sheet Cake is a moist and rich chocolate cake utilizing mayonnaise to create a tender crumb without butter or oil. Enhanced with cocoa and a hint of cinnamon, it is topped with a luscious chocolate-cream cheese frosting, making it perfect for gatherings or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Shortening (for greasing pan)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 2/3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/3 cups hot water
Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
- Ingredients for the frosting were not specified in the article but commonly include cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, unsweetened cocoa, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, and baking powder until evenly combined.
- Prepare pan: Grease a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with shortening, then dust lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
- Make batter: Using a heavy-duty electric stand mixer at medium-high speed, beat the eggs, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract for about 3 minutes until the mixture is very light brown and ribbons form when the beaters are lifted. Reduce speed to low and beat in the mayonnaise until just combined.
- Add dry ingredients and water: Alternately add the flour mixture and hot water to the egg mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until each addition is blended; do not overmix to keep the cake tender.
- Bake cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and frost: Remove the cake from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour. Once cooled, spread chocolate-cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Notes
- Mayonnaise acts as a substitute for butter or oil, providing moisture and tenderness.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to avoid a dense cake.
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- For the frosting, you can use a classic recipe combining cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
- This cake keeps well covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 12 servings)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
