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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Mayonnaise Cake is an old-fashioned recipe that was likely in your grandmother's recipe box. It is a rich, moist chocolatey treat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 207kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

Optional Whipped Cream Topping

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine the sugar, mayonnaise, water, vanilla, and cocoa until dissolved. Add the flour and baking soda. Stir again until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour into a 9x13 pan or (2) well-greased 8-inch round cake pans. Bake the 9x13 pan for 25-30 minutes, or bake the round cake pans for 24-28 minutes.
  • Test cakes for doneness and remove from the oven as soon as a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting or sprinkling with powdered sugar.

Whipped Cream Topping

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream with the whisk attachment of an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg