Description
This Chocolate Cake with Mayonnaise recipe offers a moist, fluffy, and richly chocolatey dessert with an unexpected ingredient that locks in moisture and adds subtle creaminess. Easy to prepare with everyday ingredients, it delivers a luscious texture and deep cocoa flavor perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line your baking pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt to evenly distribute the rising agents and cocoa flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and milk until smooth and creamy – this creates the luscious base of your batter.
- Blend Wet and Dry Components: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Overmixing can lead to a dense cake, so stop as soon as the flour disappears.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move it to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving. This prevents sogginess and sets the perfect texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and mayonnaise for a smoother batter and better rise.
- Choose high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the richest chocolate flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Check your oven temperature with a thermometer to ensure even baking.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to enhance flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, mayonnaise cake, moist chocolate cake, easy chocolate dessert, homemade chocolate cake
