Mayo cake with peanut butter icing –Today, I’m excited to share a delightful recipe that combines two unexpected ingredients: chocolate and mayonnaise. Yes, you read that right! The Chocolate Mayo Cake is rich, moist, and absolutely scrumptious. Topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting, this cake is sure to impress your friends and family. Let’s dive into the details!
Chocolate Mayo Cake
This luscious cake combines the richness of chocolate with the surprising addition of mayonnaise, which keeps it wonderfully moist. Don’t worry; the mayo won’t overpower the flavor. Instead, it enhances the chocolatey goodness!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Frosting Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2-4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the mayonnaise, water, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
For the Frosting
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together until creamy and well-combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed. Once mixed, add 2 tablespoons of milk. If it’s too thick, add additional milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Lastly, mix in the vanilla extract.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a generous layer of peanut butter frosting between the two layers and on top of the cake. You can also decorate it with some chocolate shavings for an extra touch. Enjoy this unique and delicious Chocolate Mayo Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting – it’s a treat you won’t forget!