Description
A rich, moist, and tender chocolate cake made with mayonnaise, replacing eggs and oil to create a silky texture and deep chocolate flavor. Perfect for family gatherings, birthdays, or as a simple treat with coffee.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×9-inch cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Add mayonnaise, water, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Add mini chocolate chips to the batter for extra richness.
Top with chocolate ganache or buttercream frosting for special occasions.
Replace water with coffee for a deeper chocolate flavor.
Use light mayonnaise and slightly less sugar for a lighter version.
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
