Rich Moist Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake (Printable)
Rich, moist chocolate cake where mayonnaise creates an irresistibly tender crumb and depth of flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1 cup mayonnaise (regular, not low-fat or light)
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 cup brown sugar, packed
09 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 1/4 cups cold water
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
02 - In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
04 - Alternate adding the dry ingredients and cold water to the mayonnaise mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—do not over-mix.
05 - Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
06 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely. Frost and decorate as desired.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The mayonnaise creates an impossibly tender crumb that stays fresh for days, no one will ever guess your secret ingredient
- This comes together in one bowl with pantry staples, making it perfect for last minute dessert emergencies
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- Over mixing will make the cake tough, stop as soon as the flour disappears into the batter
- The batter will look thin and glossy, this is exactly right and ensures a moist final cake
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- Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly, so set everything out ahead of time
- Use a kitchen scale for the most consistent results every time you bake