Description
Rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey, this classic chocolate mayo cake delivers a tender crumb and decadent flavor. Topped with a creamy chocolate frosting, it's perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or everyday dessert cravings.
Ingredients
4 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups mayonnaise
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups water
1 cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
1 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
5 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup milk, or more if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
- Add the mayonnaise, vanilla extract, and water. Mix until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- For the frosting, combine the cocoa powder, melted butter, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
Add 1 teaspoon espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.
Fold in chocolate chips for extra richness and texture.
Substitute peppermint extract in the frosting for a festive variation.
Top with chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 52 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 74 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
