Description
Indulge in the decadently rich and moist Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake, a classic vintage recipe that’s surprisingly delightful. The secret ingredient, mayonnaise, adds a unique texture and flavor to this easy-to-make dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup water
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, water, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
- Combine and bake: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting or serving.
Notes
- This cake is incredibly moist and rich thanks to the mayonnaise, which replaces oil and dairy.
- Pairs beautifully with chocolate or cream cheese frosting.
- Can be made ahead and stored tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
