Description
This Chocolate Cake with Mayonnaise is an incredibly moist and rich dessert that reimagines a retro classic. Made without butter or eggs, the mayonnaise adds a silky texture and fudgy bite to every slice. It’s simple, pantry-friendly, and perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any chocolate craving.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup full-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups cold water
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar.
3. Stir in mayonnaise and vanilla extract until just combined.
4. Gradually add cold water, mixing until batter is smooth and pourable.
5. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
8. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or ganache before serving.
Notes
Use only full-fat mayonnaise for best results—light versions can compromise texture.
Make sure water is cold to prevent batter from becoming too thin or over-mixed.
For an extra fudgy boost, add 1 teaspoon espresso powder to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg