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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Recipe

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the decadent richness of a Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake, a surprisingly moist and flavorful treat perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise (full-fat)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Optional Frosting:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix mayonnaise, water, and vanilla until smooth. Add to dry ingredients and mix.
  4. Bake: Pour batter into pan(s) and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
  5. Make Frosting: Heat cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, stir until smooth, and cool. Spread over cake.

Notes

  • Mayonnaise keeps the cake moist and rich.
  • For extra flavor, add mini chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries.