{"id":88537,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T01:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chocolate-mayonnaise-cake\/"},"modified":"2024-04-15T11:05:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T16:05:53","slug":"chocolate-mayonnaise-cake","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chocolate-mayonnaise-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayonnaise Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"
You\u2019ve probably indulged in your fair share of chocolate cakes, but have you ever sunk your fork into a mayonnaise cake? It sounds strange, we know, but mayo is the secret ingredient for the perfect chocolate cake<\/a> (even Grandma knows it<\/a>!).<\/p>\n Think about it: Mayonnaise is made of mostly eggs and oil, which are two essential ingredients in cake. Mayo also contains vinegar, and when that\u2019s added to a chocolate cake, it sharpens the flavor of the ingredients for an even richer-tasting chocolate flavor.<\/p>\n Bakers started making chocolate cake using mayo during the Great Depression as a substitute for expensive ingredients like butter and milk. Now, you can still find this ingredient in chocolate cake recipes to this day. It\u2019s even rumored to be in Portillo\u2019s famous chocolate cake!<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how to make your own beloved chocolate mayonnaise cake at home.<\/p>\n Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F. In a large bowl, whisk together the water, mayonnaise and vanilla until well blended and lump-free. In another large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda.<\/p>\n Gradually whisk the flour mixture into the mayonnaise mixture until blended.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip: <\/em>Don\u2019t overmix the batter trying to get every lump out, or your cake will turn out tough and dense.<\/p>\n Grease a 9-inch square or an 11×7-inch baking pan, and pour in the batter. Use a mini offset spatula, butter knife or the back of a spoon to spread the batter evenly to all four corners.<\/p>\n Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool the cake completely to room temperature.<\/p>\n In a small saucepan, cook and stir the brown sugar and the butter until the mixture is bubbly. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and stir in the milk. Gradually add in the confectioners’ sugar, and whisk until the mixture is smooth.<\/p>\n Dollop the frosting onto the chocolate mayonnaise cake, and use a mini offset spatula, butter knife or the back of a spoon to spread the frosting.<\/p>\n With any cake, it\u2019s important to make sure it’s covered and airtight when storing, as that helps retain moistness and freshness. A covered cake plate, cake box or storage wrap does the trick. Some may choose to refrigerate this cake, but it’s not necessary. This cake can last up to three days at room temp or five days in the fridge.<\/p>\n Yes, you can freeze cake<\/a>. Once the cakes are out of the oven, let them cool to room temperature, then wrap them tightly in a few layers of storage wrap. An unfrosted mayo cake can last for up to two months in the freezer. Freeze the frosted chocolate mayonnaise cake by keeping the cake in the pan and wrapping the pan in storage wrap.<\/p>\n Thaw the cake for an hour at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.<\/p>\n Mayonnaise can be used in place of fat or oil in cake recipes. It adds moisture, richness and flavor. And don’t worry, you won’t taste the mayo!<\/p>\n Miracle Whip and mayo<\/a> cannot be used interchangeably in baking recipes. Miracle Whip has much less fat than mayo and can separate and become greasy when it\u2019s exposed to heat. Stick to the full-fat mayonnaise for the best mayo cake texture results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Yes, mayonnaise cake! This unconventional ingredient will produce the richest, tangiest chocolate cake of your life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1978281,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304158,304523,305750,305744,304328,304288,305487,304338,304515,306194,303966,304368,303887,304268,304558,324623,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[308500,310461,309438,308888,311398,311389,308988,308984,308481,259620,310796,308992,308880,312060,308495,308745,308478,259483,308910,309177,309434,308476],"coauthors":[342012],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Mayonnaise Chocolate Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/mayonnaise-chocolate-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps17357_QC10249D6A-3.jpg"},{"post_title":"Frosted Chocolate Mayonnaise 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Editor's Tip: Don\u2019t overmix the batter trying to get every lump out, or your cake will turn out tough and dense."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Bake","text":"Grease a 9-inch square or an 11x7-inch baking pan, and pour in the batter. Use a mini offset spatula, butter knife or the back of a spoon to spread the batter evenly to all four corners. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool the cake completely to room temperature."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Finish with frosting","text":"In a small saucepan, cook and stir the brown sugar and the butter until the mixture is bubbly. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and stir in the milk. Gradually add in the confectioners' sugar, and whisk until the mixture is smooth. Dollop the frosting onto the chocolate mayonnaise cake, and use a mini offset spatula, butter knife or the back of a spoon to spread the frosting.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Chocolate-Mayonnaise-Cake-FT24_172_EC_032824_2.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"12 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Val Goodrich"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 416 calories","fatContent":"19g fat (4g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"17mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"354mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"60g carbohydrate (42g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"3g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.3125,"reviewCount":64,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake","description":"Check out this video for how to make Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/wpthumbnailsprod\/Chocolate%20Mayonnaise%20Cake_thumbnail.jpeg"],"uploadDate":"2020-09-5 11:18:05","duration":"P0DT0H1M55S","contentUrl":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6kWYqKNt-Uot7Fvi8.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-06-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Loiscooks"},"reviewBody":"This was delicious! I am so glad I tried this recipe. I cut the sugar down to slightly more than 1\/2 cup. I also made another cream cheese frosting for the cake. Thank you for sharing this recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-06-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Char9"},"reviewBody":"This has been my go-to chocolate cake for so many years I can't count. It never fails me, it is always moist and delicious. I like to use flavored cocoa like Amoretto or Raspberry. People scrunch up their noses when I tell them it has mayo in it but once they taste it they ask for the recipe. Also, it is just too easy to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-05-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sam660"},"reviewBody":"Also, i think I\u2019ve shared this with ALL my closest friends. My holy grail, goto recipe for cake now!!!! So happy","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-05-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sam660"},"reviewBody":"Omg this is sooooooo good. I\u2019ve made this 3 times already and its always come out perrrfect. Love love love. I half the quantities cuz im the only one in my home that eats sweet stuff but its perfect. Thank you soooo much","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-11-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LuAnn367"},"reviewBody":" My mother made this cake and we loved it. She used Miracle Whip. I didn't even know there was such a thing as real mayo until I was old enough to buy my own groceries. My sister made it just to eat the batter and survived! LOL!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-11-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sonia5896"},"reviewBody":" I made this cake yesterday exactly as stated, I used Hellmans mayo, it is delicious, lovely and moist. Definitely a keeper. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LBurkey"},"reviewBody":" I made this cake when I was a teenager first learning to bake. It was a hit then and I recently made it for my family again and it was a hit again. They all want me to make it again. It's a nice cake that's not real big, so it's nice for a couple or small family.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-11-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Phil117"},"reviewBody":" My mother used to make this a lot when we kids. One time she was out of mayo and used Miracle Whip instead. Definitely gave it a zip and was a huge hit with me and my sister.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-12-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Barbanne61"},"reviewBody":" Well I'm not impressed..why did my cake fall apart even when I was slicing it ..<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CarolynRivera"},"reviewBody":"This was also my birthday cake every year and the cake my mom always took to a picnic. My moms recipe is basically the same but she adds a pinch of salt and uses 5 Tablespoons of cocoa. I also make a vanilla frosting and sprinkle coconut on top. I\u2019m tearing up now as my mom\u2019s been gone two years, but in every bite it takes me back home. My cake was super moist.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AlexQ"},"reviewBody":"Was doubtful at first- mayonnaise doesn\u2019t seem like the kind of thing you\u2019d put in a cake. But I gave it a shot and am so glad I did! Made a few different cakes to give to some neighbours, nothing but compliments! I know the recipe says not to, but all I had was 1\/2 fat mayonnaise. I just cooked it for a bit longer (an extra 5-10 minutes), and was a bit more generous with the mayonnaise and cocoa. Turned out great though!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SharonVon"},"reviewBody":"This is a very good recipe very simple. In the summertime and in the heat I want decided to Easter Reese's peanut butter chips into the batter after it is all mixed and ready for the oven and I put it in cupcake papers with the pandemic so everything is individual and can even be put in sandwich bags individually for a picnic where a few people gather who have been Sheltering and safe can enjoy them without cutting from a larger cake. The Reese's peanut butter chips take the place of icing that would melt into the cake if it was left in the heat very long.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-09-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CaroleMeloni"},"reviewBody":"Made this cake... saw that nasty review then looked at the others and decided to try it myself... it was such a rich batter !!! Cooked up pretty nice too. Here in Italy the kids love a cake they call a Penguin... chocolate cake cut in half then filled with a layer of Nutella and then by a layer of whipped cream, iced with the same layer... my English students are going to love this. I will post photos after....","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BethP"},"reviewBody":"Forget the haters! This recipe is just like mom use to make for us! I did use an additional tablespoon of cocoa for flavor and THE KEY is to watch the cake and check it after 15 minutes with a toothpick! As soon as the pick comes out with just a small amount of cake on it, IT\u2019S DONE! It will be more like a brownie, but moist and delicious! I love it without any frosting! Such a treat! Thanks for sharing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SueHejl"},"reviewBody":"This is my old original recipe from back in the 50's ,same ingredients , just a little difference in amts. Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake : 2 cups Flour ~1\/2 cups Sugar ~ 11\/2 tsp. Soda~11\/2 tsp Baking powder~6tbsp. Cocoa~1cup Cold water ~ 1 cup Mayonnaise ~ 2tsp Vanilla .~~ Icing ~ Bring to boil : 1 stick Margarine~ 3 tbsps Cocoa~ 6 tbsps Evaporated milk ~Move from heat , add 2 cups Powdered sugar ~ 1 tsp Vanilla~ 1\/2 cup Chopped nuts . Pour over hot cake !! Delicious !!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-05-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest4257"},"reviewBody":"This is the best and easiest cake EVER. Make with either quarter cup coca or allspice. Make for guys at work, roughly 40 mechanics...... Forever asking for mayonnaise cake...... I am so glad I decided to try it. Thank you","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-02-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cowelk1"},"reviewBody":"This is now my favorite go-to cake! Hubby and I love it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-02-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Cyntinz"},"reviewBody":"I have been literally searching for this recipe for years!!! It was my Mom's go to chocolate cake recipe when I was growing up. You have made my day. THANK YOU","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-03-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest1953"},"reviewBody":"Put everything together as directed, but the end result is too much baking soda- I can taste it over and above the chocolate, and even the mayo. I had misgivings about the amount - 2 teaspoons- (and even read that someone doubled the recipe = 4 tsp!!). I would change the recipe - less soda, maybe less water - I don't know - but I've made a choc-mayo cake before, and this is a very different taste and texture. Im giving 2 stars instead of 1 cause i think it has potential, if some changes are made...","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-05-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"skred9256"},"reviewBody":"This particular recipe is very bland. I also found it very dry, even when removing the cakes early.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DeeDyer"},"reviewBody":"This is my favorite chocolate cake recipe. I've used it for years. Sometimes I replace the vanilla extract with pure almond extract it's awesome either way. If I could I would give it 10 stars ! ??","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"charlabaker"},"reviewBody":"Made this cake last night and it is so very good and moist. I doubled the recipe first off, only cause I needed a larger cake, and I also used 1\/4 cup cocoa instead of the 3 tablespoons. I found the icing to be a bit sweet but after icing the cake, it worked out perfectly. The cake is very chocolate tasting and not as sweet as you would think.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake","description":"Check out this video for how to make Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake","url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6kWYqKNt-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","duration":"115.93","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/poster-8.jpg","advertising":true,"jw_id":"6kWYqKNt","jw_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/6kWYqKNt-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/6kWYqKNt\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"06\/07\/2019"},"rms_legacy_id":"172","romance_copy_dek":"Yes, mayonnaise cake! 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Create the batter<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Bake<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Finish with frosting<\/h3>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Mayonnaise Cake<\/h2>\n
Can I freeze mayonnaise cake?<\/h2>\n
Mayonnaise Cake Tips<\/h2>\n
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What does mayonnaise do to a cake?<\/h3>\n
Can I use Miracle Whip instead of mayo?<\/h3>\n
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Tips<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
What does mayonnaise do to a cake?<\/h3>\r\nMayonnaise can be used in place of fat or oil in cake recipes. It adds moisture, richness and flavor. And don't worry, you won't taste the mayo!\r\n\r\n
Are there any alternatives to brown sugar frosting?<\/h3>\r\nBrown sugar adds depth of flavor due to its molasses profile, however you can try other homemade frosting recipes<\/a> using confectioners' sugar, like this easy vanilla buttercream<\/a>. Or simply use prepared frosting as a shortcut!\r\n\r\n
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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Tips<\/h2>
What does mayonnaise do to a cake?<\/h3> Mayonnaise can be used in place of fat or oil in cake recipes. It adds moisture, richness and flavor. And don't worry, you won't taste the mayo!
Are there any alternatives to brown sugar frosting?<\/h3> Brown sugar adds depth of flavor because of its molasses profile; however, you can try other homemade frosting recipes<\/a> using confectioners' sugar, like this easy vanilla buttercream<\/a>. Or simply use prepared frosting as a shortcut!
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