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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Recipe

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake tast

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This classic chocolate mayonnaise cake recipe delivers a rich, moist chocolate cake using simple pantry ingredients and a surprising secret ingredient—mayonnaise. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a no-fail dessert topped with your favorite chocolate frosting, ganache, or buttercream.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 cup cold water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch pan or line with parchment paper.

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

  • Sift in flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking soda. Stir gently.

  • Add cold water and mix until the batter is smooth and combined.

  • Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

 

  • Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Notes

  • Use ingredients at room temperature for best results.

  • Let cake cool before adding frosting.

 

  • Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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