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Rich and Moist Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake – The Secret to the Moistest Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is an ultra-moist, rich, and fudgy chocolate cake made with mayonnaise instead of butter or eggs. This classic Depression-era recipe delivers a soft crumb, deep cocoa flavor, and easy-to-make batter, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 810 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 ¼ cups granulated sugar

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 cup full-fat mayonnaise

1 cup hot coffee (or water)

2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients (flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt) in a large bowl.
3️⃣ Whisk wet ingredients (mayonnaise, vanilla, and hot coffee) in a separate bowl.
4️⃣ Combine wet & dry ingredients and mix until smooth—do not overmix.
5️⃣ Pour batter into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool & frost with chocolate buttercream, ganache, or whipped cream frosting.

📌 Pro Tip: Using hot coffee instead of water deepens the chocolate flavor!

  • Author: Noureddine
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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