Mayo Cake with Peanut Butter Icing

Mayo Cake with Peanut Butter Icing
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    18

A surprisingly moist and tender cake crowned with an irresistible peanut butter icing. This heirloom recipe is a delightful twist on a classic, perfect for any celebration or simply to brighten your day.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    43 g
  • Cholesterol
    8 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    329 mg
  • Sugar
    28 g
  • Fat
    21 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup of sugar, mayonnaise, water, cocoa powder, and baking soda until smooth and well combined. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (25 minutes)

04

Step

While the cake is baking, prepare the icing. In a saucepan, combine the remaining 1 cup of sugar, evaporated milk, and margarine. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. (7 minutes)

05

Step

Once boiling, cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent burning. (2 minutes)

06

Step

Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately add the miniature marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. (3 minutes)

07

Step

Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the icing is smooth and glossy. (2 minutes)

08

Step

Pour the warm icing over the warm cake, spreading evenly. Let the icing set slightly before serving. (10 minutes)

For an even richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
Ensure the baking soda is fresh for the best rise.
The cake is best served warm or at room temperature.
Feel free to add a pinch of salt to the icing to enhance the peanut butter flavor.
Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Georgiana Strosin

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.7/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Lacey Ryan

    I added a little bit of espresso powder to the batter and it gave it a wonderful depth of flavor.

  • Branson Powlowski

    The icing is amazing! I could eat it with a spoon.

  • Hannah Doyle

    This recipe is a keeper! My family loved it, and it was so easy to make.

  • Geo Hickle

    I was skeptical about the mayonnaise, but this cake is incredibly moist and delicious! The icing is the perfect complement.

  • Moises Von

    This cake is surprisingly good! The texture is perfect, and the peanut butter icing is divine.

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