Chocolate Mayo Cake
A wonderfully moist and rich chocolate cake made with mayonnaise for an irresistible tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
- Optional: powdered sugar or frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to ensure an easy release after baking.
- Mix the mayonnaise and sugar together until well combined, creating a creamy base for your cake.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure a light, airy cake.
- Combine the dry mixture with the mayo mixture, alternating with the water and stirring in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost your cake with chocolate frosting or dust it with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh berries or vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or a week in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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