Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake | The Recipe Critic

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is a rich, moist, and decadent dessert that’s super easy to make! The mayonnaise adds extra moisture and creates a soft, tender crumb. Whether for a special occasion or just because it’s sure to impress!

Mayonnaise in a Cake?

Ok, I know at first glance, mayonnaise in chocolate cake might sound a little weird, but trust me, it’s so good! Mayonnaise is made from eggs and oil. The cake doesn’t have any other oil or fat in it. That is what the mayo adds. The mayonnaise doesn’t leave any taste behind. Instead, it helps the cake to be very moist without having to add something like sour cream or extra oil and liquid to achieve that. I can’t wait for you to try it!

How to Make Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

This chocolate cake recipe is so simple to make! Just stir the ingredients together, pour the batter into a pan, and bake. It’s an easy and delicious dessert that comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time. Perfect for beginner bakers!

1. Mix Wet Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9 x 13 x 2-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, warm coffee, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
2. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine: Add the flour mixture to the mayonnaise mixture and gently whisk together until fully combined.
4. Bake, Cool, and Frost: Fill the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the center of the cake springs back lightly when pressed on or a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. I like to use my chocolate buttercream! You can also just dust it with powdered sugar and serve.

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