Description
This classic Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is rich, moist, and incredibly easy to make with just seven simple ingredients. Using mayonnaise instead of butter or oil gives the cake a tender crumb and deep chocolate flavor perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups (256 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (44 g) cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup (237 g) water
- 1 cup (232 g) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan to prepare for the cake batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda to ensure even distribution and a smooth batter.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the water, mayonnaise, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined, making sure not to overmix to keep the cake tender.
- Pour Batter: Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking pan and spread it evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This 7 ingredient Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is moist, simple, and tastes divine!
- Make sure to not overmix the batter to maintain a soft crumb.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with an equal amount of yogurt for a lighter option.
- Adding a pinch of salt can enhance the chocolate flavor if desired.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 90 g)
- Calories: 362 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
