ONE-BOWL CHOCOLATE-MAYONNAISE CAKE
Born out of a scarcity of fresh eggs, chocolate-mayonnaise cake is one of those Depression-era recipes that sounds a lot stranger than it tastes. After all, cakes rely on eggs and fat for tenderness and richness, and mayo is made of exactly those things, plus some salt and vinegar to give it tang. But you don't taste the tanginess of the mayo, and if you didn't tell anyone it was there, they would never know. Which is to say, don't let a lack of eggs or butter stop you from making cake. This cake is ridiculously good for the small amount of effort you put into it.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, cakes, dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 (8- or 9-inch) cake
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To a large mixing bowl, add cocoa powder and chopped bittersweet chocolate (if using). Pour in boiling liquid, and let it sit for a few minutes, then whisk until smooth. The chocolate will have melted, if you used it, and the cocoa dissolved.
- Whisk in mayonnaise, salt, baking soda, 3/4 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Then whisk in a teaspoon of vanilla extract, if you have it (or a dash of Bourbon or brandy or just leave it out entirely). Finally, whisk in 1 1/2 cups flour (either all-purpose or cake flour), mixing vigorously to eliminate any lumps.
- Grease an 8- or 9-inch pan (square, round, star-shaped, anything is good). Pour the batter into the pan, and bake at 350 degrees for 22 to 40 minutes, until the top springs back when the center is lightly pressed. The deeper the pan, the longer it will take to bake through.
- Let cool, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar to finish.
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shujaat khaliq
[email protected]I love the rich chocolate flavor of this cake.
Muhammad adnan Khan
[email protected]This cake is so delicious, I could eat it every day.
oloyede philip
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and he was so excited. He said it was the best cake he had ever had.
Niraj Karki
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion.
Shankar Sony
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, I can whip it up in no time.
Kevin Grant
[email protected]I love that this cake is made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Azeez Olamilekan
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful, it's hard to believe it's made with mayonnaise.
Md Japor
[email protected]I made this cake with gluten-free flour and it turned out great!
RJ Rabbi
[email protected]This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers.
MD sharuk Hossain
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Bbc Bde
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, even a beginner can make it.
Isdore Ajeroh
[email protected]I love that this cake is made with mayonnaise. It gives it a really unique flavor and texture.
Richard Newson
[email protected]This cake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.
mrarbnnor
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he had ever had.
Creative Chanel
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so moist and delicious! I will definitely be making this again.