How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Childhood Chocolate Cake?

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Nonstick spray, 3 eggs, 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Is Childhood Chocolate Cake suitable as baking & desserts?

Yes, Childhood Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Childhood Chocolate Cake?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Childhood Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Childhood Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick spray; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons instant coffee, optional; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's; 1 1/3 cups hot water; 2 egg whites; 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 4 ounces dark chocolate, for grating

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Special Equipment: 2 round cake pans, 9 inches in diameter; 1 metal (preferably offset) spatula for frosting the cake; 1 instant-read thermometer

2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put parchment paper in the bottom of the 2 cake pans and use nonstick spray (or a little butter) to thoroughly grease the sides and bottoms.

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Set aside.

4

Make the batter for the cake: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine and beat the eggs and sugar on high speed until light, fluffy and lemony-colored, 5 to 8 minutes.

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Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder (sifted over the other ingredients), coffee (if using) and salt.

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Mix in the mayonnaise, gently whisk in the hot water and then fold in the egg/sugar mixer from the machine until smooth.

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Mix until all of the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

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Pour half of the cake batter into each of the prepared pans.

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Place the pans in the center of the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

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Test the cakes to make sure they are cooked in the center.

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Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

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Make the frosting: Make a stovetop water bath by placing a large (somewhat deep) skillet half-filled with water on the stove.

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Heat the water until it simmers, and then shut it off.

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Meanwhile, put the egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, 5 tablespoons water and corn syrup in a clean metal bowl.

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Whisk to blend.

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Place the bowl in the water bath and (with the heat off) whisk the whites by hand or with an electric hand mixer until they fluff up and reach a temperature of 140 degrees F. Whisking the whites constantly is important so just test the temperature of the whites from time to time with the thermometer.

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Holding a thermometer and whisking at the same time can be difficult.

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When the whites reach 140 degrees F, remove the bowl from the water bath.

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Stir in the vanilla extract and whisk for 1 to 2 additional minutes to cool it off a little.

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Cover with plastic wrap until ready to frost the cake.

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Assemble the cake: Gently turn the cake rounds out onto a flat surface.

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Finely grate some chocolate onto the first layer of the cake.

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Then, use about one-third of the total frosting on top of the first layer, letting some of it spill over the top to coat the sides.

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Place the other layer squarely on top of the first and use the remaining frosting to coat the top and sides of the cake.

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Grate more chocolate over the cake.

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This chocolate will create a nice little texture to compliment the soft cake.

Childhood Chocolate Cake

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