Chocolate Mayo Cake Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 31, 2007

Tastes like chocolate cake from a mix - no one knew the difference - it was moist and tasted even better the next day. I did increase cocoa to almost 2/3 cup (and could have added more), used only 1 cup mayo (definitely does not need more than this) and increased vanilla to 2tsp., also added 1/4 tsp salt (I find chocolate flavor is always stronger with a little salt in recipe). Hope this helps.

—annie111

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 08, 2003

This was my first Mayo cake. I found it to be very rubbery and quite heavy. Not a typical chocolate cake Dorothy

—ZUES

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105 Ratings

Feb 08, 2008

When I was young my Great Grand Mother used to make a chocolate mayonnaise cake that I couldn't get enough of. I read reviews about this recipe being too gooey. That is the way they are supposed to be. This was as close to my Grandmas as it gets. I fixed this about a week ago. Their are only two of us and my wife doesn't really like chocolate much. She had one piece and liked it. I finished it up this morning and I am contemplating baking another for Sunday and asking my grown kids over. I think everyone needs to try this. It is fantastic.

—butchman

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Oct 09, 2011

Not exactly like my grandmothers used to be ( was kind of a cross between and cake mix and mayo cake) but this did bring back memories, thanks for sharing. I did use miracle whip instead of mayo because that's how my grandmother always made hers, followed the rest exactly but cooked in 9x13 pan for 45 mins.

—bee

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Feb 02, 2011

I increased the cocoa to 2/3 a cup, decreased the mayo to 1 cup, and used coffee instead of water. I baked these at 375 for 20 minutes to make 24 cupcakes total. I topped them with a swirl of vanilla glaze (also here on allrecipes) that gave them that edge of sweetness without overpowering the taste. Delicious! Thanks for sharing- like a little taste of childhood.

—Cassandra

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Feb 23, 2008

I added about a tablespoon extra of cocoa powder and just a dash of cinnamon and topped with the Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting recipe...one of the best chocolate cakes I've ever had!

—Breezy

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Apr 21, 2006

I made this for my mothers birthday as she hadn't had a Mayo cake since she was a little girl. I used coffee instead of water and I used cocoa powder to coat the pan. I also used the Whipped cream cheese frosting from this site. EVeryone who tried it said that it was the best cake they had ever had! THank you!!

—LesleyK5

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Apr 07, 2003

It was very light and fluffy, almost like a store cake mix. My son has allergies and he can even have this cake.

—ALLISON BUZZARD

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Nutrition

Calories
208 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
25.7 g
8%

Cholesterol
5 mg
2%

Fat
11.2 g
17%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
2 g
4%

Sodium
203 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chocolate Mayo Cake

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 208
** Calories from Fat: 101

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 11.2g 17 %
** Saturated Fat 1.8g 9 %
** Cholesterol 5mg 2 %
** Sodium 203mg 8 %
** Potassium 37mg 1 %
** Total Carbohydrates 25.7g 8 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
** Protein 2g 4 %
** Sugars 12.7g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 0 %
** Calcium 4 %
** Iron 10 %
** Thiamin 12 %
** Niacin 11 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 16 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.