Best 9 Crazy Good Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our "Crazy Good Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake" and embark on a journey of rich flavors and textures. This delectable cake is a symphony of chocolate decadence, featuring a moist and fluffy chocolate cake batter swirled with a luscious chocolate mayonnaise filling. The secret ingredient, mayonnaise, adds an unexpected layer of richness and moisture, resulting in a cake that is both tender and incredibly flavorful. Paired with a luscious chocolate ganache frosting, this cake is an absolute showstopper, perfect for any special occasion or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings.

But that's not all! This article also offers a collection of additional recipes to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the "Chocolate Mayonnaise Cupcakes," individual-sized treats that pack all the flavor of the original cake into bite-sized morsels. For a gluten-free alternative, try the "Gluten-Free Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake," which uses almond flour and coconut flour to create a delicious and allergy-friendly version of this classic dessert. And if you're looking for a vegan option, the "Vegan Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake" uses plant-based ingredients to deliver a rich and satisfying chocolate experience.

With its detailed instructions, helpful tips, and stunning photography, this article provides everything you need to create these extraordinary chocolate cakes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, you'll find the recipes easy to follow and the results absolutely irresistible. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to indulge in the ultimate chocolate indulgence.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE



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Mayonnaise -- yes, mayonnaise -- steps in for oil and butter as the tenderizer and flavor-enhancer in this retro frosted layer cake. And it does a wonderful job; no one will ever detect that it's your secret ingredient.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound semisweet chocolate chips
3 cups heavy cream
Pinch fine salt
Unsalted butter, for buttering the pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
2/3 unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • For the frosting: Put the chocolate in a large, heatproof bowl. Bring the cream to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit, undisturbed, for 10 minutes, then add the salt and stir until melted and combined. Refrigerate, in the bowl, until thick and very cold, about 2 hours. Whip with an electric mixer on medium-high until fluffy, spreadable and slightly lightened in color.
  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two 9-inch cake pans. Line the bottom of each with parchment.
  • Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and baking powder in a medium bowl. Dissolve the instant espresso powder in 1 1/3 cups warm water.
  • Beat together the sugar, vanilla and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the mayonnaise and the melted chocolate until just combined.
  • Alternate beating the flour mixture and the espresso mixture on medium-high speed into the chocolate-egg mixture until just combined; work in 4 batches, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Take care not to over mix.
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared pans and bake until the cakes are set and the tops spring back when touched and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool the cakes in the pans set on a rack for 20 minute. Invert the cakes onto the rack, remove the parchment paper and cool completely.
  • Frost the cake: Put 1 cake round on a cake stand or large serving plate and evenly spread 3/4 cup frosting over it. Top with the other cake round. Frost the top and sides with the remaining frosting. The cake can be frosted up to a day in advance. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

ONE-BOWL CHOCOLATE-MAYONNAISE CAKE



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Born out of a scarcity of fresh eggs, chocolate-mayonnaise cake is one of those Depression-era recipes that sounds a lot stranger than it tastes. After all, cakes rely on eggs and fat for tenderness and richness, and mayo is made of exactly those things, plus some salt and vinegar to give it tang. But you don't taste the tanginess of the mayo, and if you didn't tell anyone it was there, they would never know. Which is to say, don't let a lack of eggs or butter stop you from making cake. This cake is ridiculously good for the small amount of effort you put into it.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, cakes, dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 (8- or 9-inch) cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup/25 grams unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed or natural)
1 to 2 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate (optional)
3/4 cup/180 milliliters boiling water, or use hot coffee, Earl Grey tea or mint tea
2/3 cup/160 milliliters mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup/150 grams granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or a dash of bourbon or whiskey (optional)
1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose or cake flour
Flavorless oil or another grease, for the pan
Confectioners' sugar, for finishing

Steps:

  • To a large mixing bowl, add cocoa powder and chopped bittersweet chocolate (if using). Pour in boiling liquid, and let it sit for a few minutes, then whisk until smooth. The chocolate will have melted, if you used it, and the cocoa dissolved.
  • Whisk in mayonnaise, salt, baking soda, 3/4 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Then whisk in a teaspoon of vanilla extract, if you have it (or a dash of Bourbon or brandy or just leave it out entirely). Finally, whisk in 1 1/2 cups flour (either all-purpose or cake flour), mixing vigorously to eliminate any lumps.
  • Grease an 8- or 9-inch pan (square, round, star-shaped, anything is good). Pour the batter into the pan, and bake at 350 degrees for 22 to 40 minutes, until the top springs back when the center is lightly pressed. The deeper the pan, the longer it will take to bake through.
  • Let cool, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar to finish.

CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE



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Mom always made this special chocolate mayonnaise cake for my birthday meal. It is very moist and has a nice light chocolate taste, and the flavorful frosting is the perfect topping. -Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
BROWN SUGAR FROSTING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the water, mayonnaise and vanilla until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into mayonnaise mixture until blended. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square or 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely. , For frosting, in a small saucepan, cook and stir the brown sugar in butter until bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in milk. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MAYONNAISE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This old-fashioned dessert often ends the meal at my home. My aunt has made this moist, rich sheet cake for as long as I can remember. Not only is it a cake I can quickly make from scratch, but it calls for ingredients I usually have in the pantry. -Kristine Marra, Clifton Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) French vanilla or vanilla frosting

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar cocoa, baking powder and baking soda. Beat in mayonnaise and water. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Spread with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE II



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Mayonnaise and cocoa powder are two of the eight ingredients in this quick and easy recipe for a moist cake.

Provided by Cathy Brisco

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 11x7 inch pan.
  • Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and soda. Add mayonnaise, cold water, and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), 30-35 minutes. Frost if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 200.9 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE



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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake has to be one of the most decadent, delicious and easy cakes I have ever made! Simply combine all ingredients together, pour into a pan and bake. That is it! You will never want to use a prepared cake mix again once you try this recipe!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup creamy salad dressing (Miracle Whip or mayonnaise)
1 cup water (lukewarm)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Mix together all the ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 248 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRAZY GOOD CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE



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Great Aunt Peg was a crazy lady, but she had some excellent recipes for the kitchen! This is one of the best recipes to come from her and will produce a moist home-made cake for the chocolate lover in everyone.

Provided by Debbie Smith

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 Cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup cocoa
3 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Prepare a 9x13 pan by rubbing inside with butter and coating lightly with flour.
  • Beat all ingredients together until smooth.
  • Pour into pan and bake in 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes.
  • Top with the Easy Penuche Icing for a caramel flavour to balance the cake nicely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.3, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 283.2, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 25.1, Protein 4.2

CHOCOLATE MAYO CAKE



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My mom made this cake while living in the Depression. It is so good, I hope this fills your needs and your memories.

Provided by Virginia Godd

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ cups water
2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9 inch layer pans.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa, and sugar into a large bowl. Stir in mayonnaise. Gradually add water and vanilla and blend until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool, remove from pans, and frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 203.5 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE



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This is a rich, chocolaty cake that is simple to make and stores well staying moist. This has long been my favorite recipe and while growing up I always requested it for a birthday cake. My Mother always led me to believe that it was a very complicated and complex cake to make whenever I asked for it, I suppose to make me think it was something special. It wasn't until i moved out and asked for the recipe that I learned how simple it really was. Clever lady my Mother. :) Makes 9 X 16 cake or 2 -9X9 cakes

Provided by Georgie SkunkWoolfe

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
4 tablespoons dark cocoa
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Blend the two sets of ingredients together whisking well until a smooth batter is created.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 X 16 or 9 X 18 baking pan.
  • slightly jiggle pan to smooth out batter and to help release any large air bubbles that may be trapped in the batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • NOTE:Low fat Mayonnaise or Salad dressing may be used in this recipe if you wish however it will change the texture of the cake but not the flavor.
  • My Mother has made this recipe using low fat mayo and carob powder.
  • I have not tried this version but she said it was good.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2696.1, Fat 82.9, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 3484.1, Carbohydrate 461.1, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 216.1, Protein 31.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality mayonnaise: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the cake. Look for a mayonnaise that is made with fresh, simple ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a toothpick to test the cake for doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.

Conclusion:

Chocolate mayonnaise cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, chocolatey crumb and rich, creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give chocolate mayonnaise cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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