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Chocolate mayonnaise cake on a white and red plate. There is a bite taken out of the cake and a fork sitting next to the slice.
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Old Fashioned Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Recipe

Old fashioned chocolate mayonnaise cake recipe is easy to make and is loved by everyone. The Great Depression cake has stood the test of time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a nonstick 9-inch by 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
  • Add the mayonnaise, water, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and mix well.
  • Next, add the flour, sugar, cocoa, and baking soda and mix well.
  • Pour the cake into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool to room temperature before frosting.

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Notes

For this recipe, I used Duke's Mayonnaise.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 246mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g