One-Bowl Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake Recipe
If you want a super moist, rich and easy chocolate cake, this One-Bowl Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake Recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
- One-Bowl Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake Recipe1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water or milk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sugar, water (or milk) and vanilla until smooth.
Add Dry Ingredients
- Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt to the same bowl.
Combine Batter
- Mix everything until smooth and lump-free. Do not overmix.
Pour Batter
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan evenly.
Bake Cake
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool Cake
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Frost or Serve
- Serve plain or frost with chocolate icing if desired.
Notes
- Use coffee instead of water to enhance chocolate flavor
- Add chocolate chips for extra richness
- Top with powdered sugar for a simple finish
- Use milk for a softer texture
- Add nuts for crunch
- Make cupcakes using the same batter
- Use whipped cream or ganache for topping