Description
Indulge in the rich, moist decadence of Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake. This classic dessert, made with a surprising ingredient, is a must-try for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise (not low-fat)
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, water, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Pour the batter into the pan(s) and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool before frosting or serving.
Notes
- This cake is extra moist thanks to the mayonnaise, which acts as both the fat and the eggs.
- Pair with chocolate ganache, cream cheese frosting, or powdered sugar for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
