Homemade Salad Dressing Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge in the decadent and moist salad dressing chocolate cake made with a secret ingredient - salad dressing! This recipe combines the richness of chocolate with the tanginess of salad dressing to create a unique and irresistible dessert. Perfect for any occasion or as a sweet treat to satisfy your chocolate cravings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as mayonnaise)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the creamy salad dressing until well incorporated.
5. Gradually pour in the boiling water, and mix until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.
6. Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Once the cakes have cooled, you can dust them with powdered sugar if desired.
10. Slice and serve! Enjoy your delicious homemade salad dressing chocolate cake!

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