Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Prepare Cake Batter Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2.In a double boiler, melt the milk chocolate until smooth. Set aside to cool.

3.In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and confectioners' sugar. Mix well until smooth and creamy.

4.In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking soda.

5.In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and water until the sugar is dissolved.

6.Add the melted chocolate and vanilla extract to the mayonnaise mixture. Mix until fully combined.

7.Gradually add the flour mixture and the sugar-water mixture to the mayonnaise-chocolate mixture, alternating between the two. Mix well after each addition to create a smooth batter.

8.In a small saucepan, melt the butter and cocoa powder together over low heat. Once melted, pour the cocoa mixture into the batter and mix until fully incorporated.

Bake the Cake Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

10.Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

11.Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust with Cocoa Powder Once the cake is completely cooled, dust the top with cocoa powder for a decorative finish.