Description
This 7-ingredient Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is a simple, moist, and delicious dessert perfect for any occasion. Using mayonnaise instead of traditional fats creates a rich and tender crumb with a deep chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (256 g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder (44 g)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup water (237 g)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (232 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda until fully combined.
- Mix wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, mayonnaise, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cake tender.
- Pour batter into pan. Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cake. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool before serving. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as desired.
Notes
- This cake is incredibly moist due to the mayonnaise, which acts as a substitute for butter or oil.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- You can add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness if desired.
- Frost with chocolate ganache or dust with powdered sugar for extra indulgence.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the cake moist and tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/9 of cake)
- Calories: 362 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 250 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: 25 mg
