Description
Chocolate Cake with Mayonnaise is a rich, moist, and incredibly easy dessert that uses mayonnaise as a secret ingredient to replace eggs and oil. This classic chocolate cake recipe delivers a soft crumb, deep chocolate flavor, and long-lasting moisture. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or everyday treats, this easy chocolate cake is a foolproof favorite for both beginners and experienced bakers.
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup water or brewed coffee
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a baking pan.
2. Mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3. Add mayonnaise, water or coffee, and vanilla extract then mix until smooth.
4. Pour batter into pan and spread evenly.
5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
Using coffee instead of water enhances chocolate flavor.
Do not overmix the batter to keep texture soft.
Add frosting or powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg