Description
This Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is a moist and rich dessert made with just seven simple ingredients. It offers a unique twist by using mayonnaise to keep the cake tender and flavorful without the need for eggs or butter.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (256 g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder (44 g)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup water (237 g)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (232 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's at the right temperature when the batter is ready.
- Prepare the dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda to remove lumps and combine evenly.
- Add wet ingredients. Pour in the water, mayonnaise, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Grease the baking pan. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch or similar size baking pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Pour batter into pan. Transfer the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cake. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This cake is naturally moist due to the mayonnaise, which replaces fat and eggs.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with a vegan version to make it egg-free and suitable for vegans.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder instead of natural cocoa powder.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 362 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
