Southern Dark Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the water, mayonnaise and vanilla until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into mayonnaise mixture until blended. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square or 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely. , For frosting, in a small saucepan, cook and stir the brown sugar in butter until bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in milk. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cake.

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.