Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake Recipe

Have you ever thought of adding mayo to your chocolate cake? Believe it or not, it was popular during war times. If you didn’t know, mayonnaise is made of egg, oil, mustard, lemon juice, and salt, which makes it a great substitute for regular eggs and oil. This chocolate-mayonnaise cake recipe from Southern Living is a must-try cake recipe, especially if you love Southern food.

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It is easy and quick to make and only requires basic baking ingredients. The cake is moist and delicious – the perfect dessert for any occasion. It can be served as is or with a chocolate frosting or vanilla ice cream on top. Adding mayo to your cake batter might sound strange, but trust me, it definitely works.

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Easy Chocolate-Mayo Cake Ingredients

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of table salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
• shortening
• 3 large eggs
• 1 2/3 cups of firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 1 cup of mayonnaise
• 1 1/3 cups of hot water
• chocolate-cream frosting

How to Make Chocolate-Mayo Cake

Step 1:

Grease a pan with cooking oil or butter, then sprinkle it with flour.

Step 2:

In a large bowl, add 2 cups of flour, 2/3 cups of cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of table salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder. Whisk to combine.

Step 3:

In a different bowl, add eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk on medium-high speed using a handheld mixer. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer. Once mixed, add the mayonnaise and mix until well combined.

Step 4:

While continuously mixing, add the dry mixture in batches, alternating it with 1 1/3 cups of warm water.

Step 5:

Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 350F for about 30 to 35 minutes. To check if it’s done, insert a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, your cake is done baking.

Step 6:

Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack. Spread chocolate cream frosting on top. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake Recipe