Mayonnaise Cake
Rich, moist, and irresistibly decadent, Mayonnaise Cake is a classic dessert with a surprising secret ingredient—mayo! This easy-to-make chocolate cake swaps traditional eggs and oil for creamy mayonnaise, adding a luxurious texture and depth of flavor to every bite. Made with pantry staples like cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour, this one-bowl recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in about 30 minutes. It’s the ultimate fuss-free treat for any occasion! Whether served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with your favorite frosting, this tender cake delivers a melt-in-your-mouth chocolate experience that’s hard to resist. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this mayonnaise cake recipe is sure to become your new go-to dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Water
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add the mayonnaise, water, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Optionally, top the cake with your favorite frosting, powdered sugar, or a drizzle of chocolate glaze for added sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 199.9 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.3 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 4078 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 644.1 g | 234% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.8 g | 253% | |
| Total Sugars | 305.1 g | ||
| Protein | 60.5 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 39.7 mg | 221% | |
| Potassium | 2990 mg | 64% | |
*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.
