Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Name: Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 9-12 servings.
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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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.
Charity

Mar 11, 2018

My grandma made this for our annual visit to her house! She frosted it with cream cheese icing! So moist and yummy!!!!
Madeline

Mar 3, 2018

I made this cake and love it. Took the other bakers advice and added 1/4 cup of cocoa. I also used this brown sugar frosting recipe as it was tried and true https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/old-fashioned-apple-cake-with-brown-sugar-frosting-recipe
Cyntinz

Feb 23, 2018

I have been literally searching for this recipe for years!!! It was my Mom's go to chocolate cake recipe when I was growing up. You have made my day. THANK YOU
Chantal

Feb 23, 2018

I made this cake today and loved how moist it turned out. I ended up using 1/4 cup coco powder but kept everything else the same. The reason for the 2 stars is because of the frosting. I personally thought it was far to dry for this cake. I will make it again and use my own frosting.
cowelk1

Feb 23, 2018

This is now my favorite go-to cake! Hubby and I love it!
Psalm127-3

Feb 22, 2018

sounds interesting, must read reviews. moms husbands' favorite chocolate cake was made with mashed potatoes seasoned only with the butter&cream no s&p. guess both these altho sound weird could be a good surprise
flipperpie

Oct 30, 2017

Made cake for the first time. Just the right size cake for hubby and me. Icing is very good but cake needs lots more chocolate. Hardly tastes of chocolate. Three tablespoons of chocolate just not enough. Will make again and add about a fourth of a cup of cocoa (like some other recipes call for) plus a tsp. of coffee granules.