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Chocolate Mint Mayonnaise Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Cris Wise  PHOTO BY: krismrich 

"Don't let the mayo put you off - this is our family's favorite birthday and every other occasion cake, very moist and devilishly rich! This cake stores well at room temperature and is great for picnics."
Chocolate Mint Mayonnaise Cake Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 35 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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Original recipe yield 2 9 inch cake layers

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

What to Drink?
Wine Port
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DIRECTIONS

  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2006 by Lillian 
This is an excellent cake - a few tips, though. For true mint lovers, the mint between the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2003 by JULIE COWEN 
This cake was fabulous. I made it for my husband's birthday, and, although he says he hates... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by CONNIEMM 
I made this cake for my son's 4th birthday party. It was great! People told me they really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2003 by RUDDLES 
I've made mayonnaise cakes before, but I find that this is the best "base" recipe, just make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2004 by SALPARKER 
My son loves chocolate mint, so I picked this cake to make for his 13th birthday. I would say... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2003 by Jacqueline J. Buell 
WOW!!! I have baked this cake twice now and both times it was a hit at my husband's office. He... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2004 by Kathy 
My husband asked for a mayonaise cake for his birthday. I found this one. The mint intriqued... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2003 by Mary K. 
This cake was really good, especially when served warm. The recipe for the fudge frosting can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2003 by Aerowin 
I had lost this recipe a long time ago and was thrilled to find it again just in time for my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2002 by SURASA 
The cake is moist and delicious, but the frosting is too much and runny. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Chocolate Mint Mayonnaise Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 267

  • Total Fat: 12.4g
  • Cholesterol: 14mg
  • Sodium: 229mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 2.1g

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