Chocolate Mint Mayonnaise Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Mint Mayonnaise Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup white sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (4.5 ounce) package chocolate covered thin mints; 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 cups white sugar; 2/3 cup milk; 1/2 cup butter; 1 pinch salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (4.5 ounce) package chocolate covered thin mints
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch cake pans.
2
Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, 1 cup white sugar, and 1/2 cup cocoa. Add mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and water. Beat with and electric mixer on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pans.
3
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Turn oven off, remove cake layers and allow to cool for 10 minutes in pans. Invert 1 layer onto a serving plate and the other layer onto a cooling rack. Top layer on plate with enough unwrapped mints to fully cover top. Return cake to oven for 3 to 5 minutes to soften chocolate mints, then spread evenly with a spatula. Top with second cake layer and allow to cool before frosting.
4
To Make Fudge Frosting: Combine 6 tablespoons cocoa, 2 cups white sugar, 2/3 cup milk, 1/2 cup butter, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium high heat. Stirring constantly bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat to low, allowing mixture to boil gently for 3 minutes without stirring.
5
Remove from heat and let cool for 3 minutes before beating in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until just barely thick enough to spread without running off the cake. Spread over top of cooled cake.

1654

kcal

Calories

Fat

233

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup white sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

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

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.

Chocolate Mint Mayonnaise Cake

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