Portillo's Chocolate Cake
Portillo's Chocolate Cake Recipe - an easy copycat recipe just like you get at the iconic Chicago restaurant! What's the secret ingredient? I've got the answer! This recipe uses simple ingredients like Betty Crocker cake mix and chocolate frosting for rich, moist layers.
Ingredients
- 1 box Betty Crocker Devil's Food Cake Mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup ice cold water
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cans Betty Crocker chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- Mix cake mix, eggs, water, and mayo on low speed for 30 seconds, then on high for 4 minutes.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30-32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip the frosting (optional): add the frosting to a bowl and whip on medium speed with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Frost: Spread 3/4 jar of frosting on the first cake, layer the second cake on top, and coat with the remaining frosting.