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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

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A moist and rich cake made using mayonnaise for a uniquely tender texture, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Make sure it's at room temperature for best mixing results.
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder You can use dark cocoa for a richer flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, water, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling
  1. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20g

Notes

To store your cake, cover it with plastic wrap or foil. It can be at room temperature for a couple of days, or refrigerated for up to a week. For serving, consider a dusting of powdered sugar or pairing with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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