Description
Moist chocolate mayonnaise cake is a surprising yet delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with an incredibly tender texture, perfect for any celebration or indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or two round pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add the mayonnaise, hot water, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; do not over-mix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting or serving plain.
Notes
- Use high-quality mayonnaise for best flavor.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
- Experiment with toppings like fresh fruits or nuts for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg