Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
Indulge in the rich, velvety decadence of Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake, a surprisingly simple dessert that delivers intense chocolate flavor with minimal effort. This classic recipe swaps traditional ingredients like butter and eggs for creamy mayonnaise, resulting in a moist, tender crumb that’s unlike any cake you’ve ever tasted. With a quick 15-minute prep time and pantry staples like cocoa powder, sugar, and all-purpose flour, this crowd-pleaser is easy enough for weeknight baking yet luxurious enough for special occasions. Perfectly paired with your favorite chocolate frosting or a light dusting of powdered sugar, this retro-inspired cake is a must-try for chocolate lovers. Whether you're baking for a birthday, potluck, or just because, the Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is guaranteed to impress with its unique twist and unmatched texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Water
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, water, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing with a hand whisk or spatula until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out with a spatula if necessary.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake is fully cooled, frost it with your favorite chocolate frosting or dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.6 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 4527 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 509.3 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.4 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 204.0 g | ||
| Protein | 48.6 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 30.2 mg | 168% | |
| Potassium | 2085 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
