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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

This moist and chocolatey cake is a delightful surprise thanks to the addition of mayonnaise, making it perfect for busy bakers who want to impress.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Surprise ingredient that adds moisture.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, mayonnaise, and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until well combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
  1. Frost with chocolate frosting or serve plain with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

For added flavor, consider folding in chocolate chips or nuts before baking. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days for even better taste the next day.