Chocolate Cake with Mayonnaise
A rich and moist chocolate cake enhanced with mayonnaise for a decadent twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the mayonnaise, water, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. For longer storage, wrap slices in plastic and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 272mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg