So Easy Mayonnaise Cake
Indulge in the ultimate baking shortcut with this "So Easy Mayonnaise Cake," a classic dessert recipe that delivers rich, moist chocolate cake with minimal effort. Perfectly minimalist yet irresistibly flavorful, this cake replaces traditional eggs and oil with creamy mayonnaise, creating an ultra-tender crumb that melts in your mouth. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and basic pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, this recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Baked to perfection in under 30 minutes, this versatile treat can be enjoyed plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or slathered in your favorite frosting. Whether for a casual weeknight dessert or an elegant celebration, this one-bowl wonder is proof that simplicity never tasted so good.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.6666666666666666 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Water
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder until well combined.
Add the mayonnaise, water, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth and free of lumps; avoid overmixing.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan(s). Use a spatula to smooth the top if needed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 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 completely in the pan(s) on a wire rack before slicing or frosting.
Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with your favorite frosting. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.1 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 2898 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 531.8 g | 193% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.7 g | 228% | |
| Total Sugars | 204.8 g | ||
| Protein | 56.6 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 36.5 mg | 203% | |
| Potassium | 2688 mg | 57% | |
*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.
