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Make a Decadent Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake at Home
This rich, moist chocolate cake gets its incredible texture from an unexpected ingredient: mayonnaise! It’s a classic vintage recipe that’s super easy to make and requires no butter or eggs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup real mayonnaise like Hellmann’s or Duke’s
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat And Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 3: Add the Wet Ingredients
- Stir in mayonnaise, water, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until smooth and fully combined (but don’t overmix!).
- Step 4: Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy.
- Add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, until smooth.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Spread over the cooled cake.
Notes
✅ No eggs or butter needed in the cake — mayonnaise adds moisture and richness.
✅ For extra fudginess, add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
✅ Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
✅ For extra fudginess, add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
✅ Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15g