Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Name: Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 9-12 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 2 teaspoons baking soda; BROWN SUGAR FROSTING:; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 tablespoons milk; 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Mom always made this special chocolate mayo cake for my birthday meal. It's very moist and has a nice, light chocolate taste, and the flavorful frosting is the perfect topping. — Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
BROWN SUGAR FROSTING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons milk
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the water, mayonnaise and vanilla until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into mayonnaise mixture until blended.
Pour into greased 9-in. square or 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
For frosting, in a small saucepan. Cook and stir brown sugar in butter until bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in milk. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cake.

Editor's Note

Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise may not be substituted for regular mayonnaise in this recipe.
Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 416 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 354mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake in Taste of Home June/July 1993

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Kim

Oct 17, 2019

SORRY....YOU CAN DELETE MY PREVIOUS REVIEW....I POSTED ON THE WRONG PAGE!
Carole

Sep 20, 2019

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....
Jane

Aug 22, 2019

This was the worst cake I have ever made. So very dry. I only put one tsp. Of baking soda and increased the chocolate. Don't bother making this case.
Brandi

May 15, 2019

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
Rockland

Mar 10, 2019

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...
TONYA

Dec 31, 2018

Our dad used to make this cake for us kids . We all loved it
Sam

Dec 22, 2018

Great Cake - good recipe. And thank you Sue for sharing your 1950's version, I too remember it! Can't get enough of Mayo cake, it is the best chocolate cake you could ever ask for
charla

May 1, 2018

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.
Sue

Apr 7, 2018

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 !!!
Pam

Mar 26, 2018

I should have taken the time to read the reviews before making this cake. I love how moist it is. It could have been a little sweeter for my taste. I would add the extra cocoa and sugar next time. I prefer a white icing on chocolate cake. It was easy and good. I will make it again.