Description
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is a vintage dessert that uses mayonnaise instead of butter or oil, resulting in a moist, tender, and deeply chocolaty cake. Simple to make with pantry staples, it’s a timeless recipe perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise (regular, not light)
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add mayonnaise, water, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat mayonnaise for best texture and flavor.
- For extra richness, replace water with brewed coffee.
- Make cupcakes by dividing batter into lined muffin tins (bake 18–20 minutes).
- Frost with chocolate buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or ganache for different finishes.
- Freeze unfrosted cake layers for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
