Description
This Chocolate Miracle Whip Cake is a moist and delicious chocolate cake made with Miracle Whip in the batter, giving it a unique tangy twist and extra moisture. The cake is topped with a creamy homemade chocolate cream cheese frosting, creating a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup Miracle Whip
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (16-oz) package powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 Tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch cake pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, Miracle Whip, water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and ¼ cup cocoa powder to the wet mixture. Stir until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
- Pour Batter Into Pan: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased and floured cake pan.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once done, remove from oven and cool the cake completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
- Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Incorporate Sugar and Cocoa: Gradually add the powdered sugar and ¼ cup cocoa powder alternately with the 3 tablespoons heavy cream to the cream cheese mixture.
- Beat Frosting: Beat at low speed until blended, then increase mixer speed to medium and beat for 1 to 2 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the chocolate cream cheese frosting evenly over the completely cooled cake.
Notes
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Miracle Whip adds a tangy flavor and extra moisture to the cake, which helps keep it tender.
- You can substitute butter with margarine in the frosting if preferred.
- Use unsweetened cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor in both the cake and frosting.
- Store the cake covered in the refrigerator to keep the frosting fresh.
