Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
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  • 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.
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 183.5
  • Total Fat: 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 4.5 mg
  • Sodium: 332.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 2.9 g

Member Reviews
  • TGWOJTA
     I've had this recipe for years it is soo good. Instead of the water I use cold coffee for a richer flavor. Thanks for posting it. - 3/22/08

    Reply from DAKOTATURTLE (8/9/08)
    Thanks for the suggestion of coffee. My grandmother used to do that and I had forgotten all about it. Will do it the very next time I make this cake. :D

  • MSLZZY
     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
  • SHERLE
     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
  • XMARGAUX
     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
  • LORWATTS
     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>

  • ETHELMERZ
     The pieces are so very tiny, you will eat more than one, and your guests will feel cheated. - 3/16/09
  • GREENROCKYMTN
     I used fat free mayo, and it still turned out great! - 4/15/08
  • MONGOOSE6
     Excellent and very easy to make! - 3/18/09
  • NITABROWN25
     OMG! This cake rocks! I made it for my husband (who is very picky!) and he loved it!! - 1/31/09
  • CARLA012
     This works really well with sour cream, too, if you want to skip the mayo... - 12/3/12
  • IDTERRI
     Just in case anyone needs to know, the recipe works with whole wheat pastry flour and Vegenaise (for those avoiding the eggs). I made it as cupcakes, and they crowned nicely. I just gave them a little dust of powdered sugar since we were picnicking. My vegan daughter pronounced them delicious! - 8/14/09
  • IAMKARENWHITNEY
     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
  • MZPAULA08
     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
  • TMOMMA
     This is a very moist chocolate cake. We loved it! - 7/2/08
  • SHAN241
     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
  • AMOSRX98
     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
  • CDRICKER
     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
  • SUGARPUNK52
     Very good and moist - 3/23/09
  • LETSTALK
     you need to try this - 3/23/09
  • SDRATLIFF
     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
  • SIFERT79
     My mom still makes this every year for my birthday cake. It is my favorite all-time cake! - 3/23/09
  • GREYGRANNIE
     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
  • KLH456
     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
  • CD11825595
     I really liked how easy this was, and how few ingredients it used. I was able to whip it up in a jiffy when my daughter decided she *had* to have some chocolate cake. I only had vegan mayo on hand, and it worked great! I also sifted a bit of powdered sugar over the top, and it was very pretty. - 4/15/12
  • KATPRIEBE
     This is one of my favorite cakes!
    - 3/21/09



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