Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake (Depression Cake)
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4.3
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake (Depression Cake)
Description
The Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake (Depression Cake) features a batter of flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and optional espresso powder combined with milk, sugar, mayonnaise, and vanilla extract. Mayonnaise replaces traditional fat and eggs, contributing to moisture and a tender crumb. The batter is mixed just until combined and baked in a prepared 9x13 pan.
Baking at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes produces a moist chocolate cake with firm edges and a soft center. Once cooled, chocolate frosting is applied to finish the cake. The optional espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor subtly without adding coffee taste.
This cake serves as a classic dessert that pairs well with coffee or milk. Its moistness from the mayonnaise extension makes it suitable for gatherings or casual occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder , optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- chocolate frosting best
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray or vegetable shortening. Set aside.
- Sift or whisk together the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder and espresso powder (if using). Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together milk, sugar, mayonnaise, and vanilla.
- Slowly add dry ingredients, mixing well after each addition, but only until just mixed.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared 9x13 baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until it passes the toothpick test. Allow to cool completely.
- Frost with our Best Chocolate Frosting recipe or another frosting recipe of your choice.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
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