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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake-A moist chocolate cake with the added creaminess of mayonnaise. 

At first glance, it may seem a bit odd to add mayonnaise to your cake.  But, think about it.  What are the main ingredients of mayonnaise?  Eggs and oil.  Which, of course, are usually the main ingredients for cake.

So...not odd. But, yes, delicious. ♡

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Ingredients Needed

• Flour
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Baking soda  + Baking powder + Salt
• Eggs
• Vanilla
• Sugar:  both white & brown
• Milk
• Mayonnaise

Can I Use Any Kind of Mayonnaise?

To get the true creaminess of your mayo, I do recommend using regular, full fat mayonnaise.  However, I have used low fat, fat free and vegan for this cake and they have all worked out well with it. 

Can I Use Another Type of Pan for This?

Yes.  If desired, you  can use this batter for a 9 x 13 baking pan.  Still bake at 350 degrees, but, increase your baking time to 35 minutes.

Frosting?

I frosted this with a double batch of Chocolate Buttercream Frosting recipe. Feel free to use your favorite recipe/brand of chocolate frosting.  If you have any leftover frosting afterwards, store it in a covered container in the refrigerator.  It's best eaten/used within a week or so.

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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

A moist chocolate cake with the added creaminess of mayonnaise.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Hands-Off Time: 60 mins

Yield: 10 slices

Servings:

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Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• dash of salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/3 cup milk

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F degrees. Grease 2- 9 inch round baking dishes.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with both sugars, vanilla and mayonnaise. Beat until fully combined.
4. Next, gradually, add in flour mixture and milk. Alternating between the two. Beat until combined and no dry spots remain.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
6. Bake for 27-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Let cakes cool completely before frosting.

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