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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 184.5
  • Total Fat: 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 337.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 2.9 g

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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Submitted by: DAKOTATURTLE

Introduction

So very moist and NO ADDED eggs or oil!
Obviously mayo is made from eggs and oil. Also, I use Hellman's (Best Foods) Light Mayo but it is still pretty healthy with regular. Moistest cake ever though. The family loves it. For real decadence frost with Sander's Frosting. YUM! So very moist and NO ADDED eggs or oil!
Obviously mayo is made from eggs and oil. Also, I use Hellman's (Best Foods) Light Mayo but it is still pretty healthy with regular. Moistest cake ever though. The family loves it. For real decadence frost with Sander's Frosting. YUM!
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    2 cups flour
    1/2 cup cocoa
    1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 cup sugar
    3/4 cup Hellman's (Best Foods) Light mayonnaise
    1 cup water
    1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Sift the flour, cocoa, soda and salt together. (I suggest not using a regular sifter as the cocoa does not come out well, use a strainer instead)
2. Cream the sugar, mayonnaise, water and vanilla together.
3. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and stir.
4. Pour batter into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.
5. Bake at 350°F. for about 25-30 minutes.

When serving cut into 12 pieces to get the nutritional info listed.

Serves 12 for 189.5 calories each. Since it is very rich a smaller piece satisfies. If you make cupcakes it will make 18-24 depending on size of tins.

Keep it covered tightly to retain its moistness. We eat it plain but you can sprinkle powdered sugar on it to make it fancier. Use a paper doily and sprinkle the powdered sugar through a sifter. Lift doily and you have a beautifully decorated cake.




Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DAKOTATURTLE.






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  • MSLZZY

    Incredible!
    10 of 11 people found this review helpful
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    Our recipe called for Miracle Whip. I use the light version and that taste is almost decadent (can I say that)? Love it and no need for frosting! - 3/16/09

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  • SHERLE

    Incredible!
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    Been looking for this recipe for years!!! Thank you... during WWII it was hard to get eggs and butter, thus the mayonnaise cake! Thank you... thank you!!! ...and yes, i guess mom used to use cold coffee for the water too. - 3/16/09

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  • XMARGAUX

    Very Good
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    Be sure to wait till the cake is completely cooled - we had it while it was still a bit warm and there was a bit of a mayo aftertaste. The next day it was way better and just like chocolate cake out of the box, my husband loved it. - 1/17/09

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  • NITABROWN25

    Incredible!
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    OMG! This cake rocks! I made it for my husband (who is very picky!) and he loved it!! - 1/31/09

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  • LORWATTS

    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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    My grandmother used to make this all the time. I love it because you don't even need frosting, it's so moist and delicious. It never even occurred to me, to use lite or fat free mayo. Thanks for the idea. - 6/30/08

    Reply from DAKOTATURTLE (9/25/08)
    you are welcome, it would never have occurred to me to use fat-free anything if not for SparkPeople.com. They have shown me how to eat what I like without the fat and sugar I don't need. I am changing all my old recipes. LOL>


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  • MONGOOSE6

    Incredible!
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    Excellent and very easy to make! - 3/18/09

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  • ETHELMERZ


    6 of 9 people found this review helpful
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    I used oat bran instead of white flour, and Splenda, it still came out good. You can try whole wheat pastry flour too. - 3/16/09

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  • GREENROCKYMTN

    Very Good
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    I used fat free mayo, and it still turned out great! - 4/15/08

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  • FATBEGONE2006

    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    My mom used to make this cake and I absolutely LOVE it!!! It is the most moist chocolate cake every. You'll not find one that is more mosit. . . NEVER!! YUMMO!! - 1/30/09

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  • MZPAULA08

    Very Good
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    I made this over the weekend and everyone who tried it, loved it. I had them taste it before I told them what was in it and they were amazed that it was made with mayo. I did use regular mayo instead of light though. - 1/26/09

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  • SHAN241

    Incredible!
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    i made this as part of my thanksgiving . it was a huge hit. it hits the spot when you want a piece of choc cake. 1 piece will do you.. thank you it was great. - 11/27/08

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  • TMOMMA


    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    This is a very moist chocolate cake. We loved it! - 7/2/08

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  • AMOSRX98

    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    Very simple, quick and delicious recipe! Thanks for sharing! I made cupcakes out of the recipe to make sure I wouldn't cheat ont he serving size, and truly it could make 24 cupcakes instead of 12! - 4/9/08

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  • CDRICKER

    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    I was really skeptical about the mayonnaise, as I don't even like it on sandwiches! But reading the good reviews I tried this recipe today. It was easy and tastes great! This will definitely be one of my new favorite cake recipes. - 3/24/09

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  • SUGARPUNK52

    Incredible!
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    Very good and moist - 3/23/09

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  • LETSTALK

    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    you need to try this - 3/23/09

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  • SIFERT79

    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    My mom still makes this every year for my birthday cake. It is my favorite all-time cake! - 3/23/09

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  • KATPRIEBE

    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    This is one of my favorite cakes!
    - 3/21/09

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  • GREYGRANNIE

    Incredible!
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    This was my MIL's favorite recipe. I'm glad for the suggestion to use a light mayo. Love this chocolate cake. We've seldom had to worry about leftovers when I make it for a family gathering. - 3/16/09

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  • KLH456


    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    THis was my favorite cake growing up and I made it often when my kids were home. Haven't made one for a long time. It is wonderful with a fluffy peanut butter icing also. That's my hubby's favorite. - 3/16/09

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  • SDRATLIFF

    Incredible!
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    My Grandmother used to make Mayonnaise Cake when I was young. I can almost smell the aroma just thinking about it. It was the moistest cake I have ever eaten. Thanks for the memories. - 3/6/09

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  • NIABI12

    Incredible!
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    This is a WONDERFUL chocolate cake recipe! I made them into cupcakes for a birthday party at work. Everyone enjoyed them. You won't be disappointed! - 2/7/09

    Reply from DAKOTATURTLE (2/10/09)
    I really like the cupcake idea and will try that the next time. Thanks to you and all the others who made cupcakes instead of one cake. Great idea. :D


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  • NO-41_RAZZYS_PL


    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    Thank u 4 sharing your grandmother's real, made from scratch CHOCOLATE cake! My m-i-l (bless her) used 2 make a 'no egg' cake from a WWII recipe. We're still hunting 4 her wooden recipe box (strangely missing) packed full of her vintage treasures. If found, I hope 2 share them here 2! - 1/30/09

    Reply from DAKOTATURTLE (2/10/09)
    I understand, have lost many old family recipes that way. I hope you find it and will look forward to the recipes you share. Thanks.


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  • VALENSTAR

    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    Thank you, thank you, thank you.
    My grandma made this for my dad growing up and it is still his favorite. We had lost the recipe for a long time and she passed away. Made the recipe today and it's perfect. Thanks for sharing. - 6/6/08

    Reply from DAKOTATURTLE (9/25/08)
    I am so glad you enjoy this recipe, my grandmother also made it.


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  • MAKERSGIRL

    Very Good
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    Yeah! I made it to take to a meeting. Big Hit! - 5/15/08

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