One-Bowl Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake With Mocha Frosting
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
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14-16
ingredients
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CAKE
- 2 cups flour
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup hot strong brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1⁄2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
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MOCHA FROSTING
- 1⁄4 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow cream
- 1 (8 ounce) container cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
directions
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- For the cake; combine the flour, both sugars, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl; add in the mayonnaise and oil, beat on medium speed of an electric mixer until thoroughly combined.
- Carefully and slowly add in the hot brewed coffee and vanilla; beat until blended (about 1 minute).
- Add in the mini chocolate chips; mix to combine.
- Pour the batter into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until cake tests done.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the mocha frosting; in a large bowl combine the boiling water with the coffee granules; stir until the granules completely dissolve.
- Add in the marshmallow cream; beat on low speed until smooth.
- Using a spatula fold in the Cool Whip topping.
- Spread over the top of the completely cooled cake.
- Sprinkle with chocolate shavings if desired.
- Cut into slices and serve.
- Delicious!
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Reviews
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I rarely bake as I am not good at it and my attempts usually flop. However, this cake turned out wonderfully! Very rich but not too sweet, and the coffee really adds a nice touch. And when you get one of those chocolate chips - yum! I was wondering if you think Kahlua could be substituted for some of the hot coffee. Thanks so much! Hungry Alice
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I was looking for a mocha cake for my mom's birthday, and when I saw that Kitten had one, I knew it would be a winner. Kitten, you are absolutely my hero. This cake was so easy to prepare, and was just delicious. I had six guests, and all the women wanted the recipe because their men were so impressed. This was just the best. Thanks so much for posting!
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This review is for the cake only, not the frosting. I probably shouldn't review this recipe at all because I made so many changes, but since I'm giving it 5 stars, hope it's okay. The changes were made simply because I had to work with what was on hand. I was out of chocolate chips and vanilla so those weren't used. There was only about 2/3 cup of cocoa and 1/2 cup of low-fat mayonnaise, so that's what I used. I added 1/2 cup of 2% plain yogurt to compensate for the missing mayonnaise and also added a spoonful of vinegar. I used cold coffee because the batter had to sit awhile waiting for its turn at the oven and I know from previous experience that adding hot liquids too soon can spoil a cake recipe. After baking I topped the cake with a broiled walnut topping. This made a delicious, rich, moist cake that was enjoyed by all. Thanks for the recipe.