Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional, for enhanced chocolate flavor)
3 eggs, at room temperature
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mayonnaise
1 1/3 cups water

Preparation

Step 1

Makes one 9" double layer cake

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour (or grease and line with parchment rounds) two 9" round cake pans.

Whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and espresso powder (if using).

In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla on high speed until very light and fluffy (at least 3 minutes).

Reduce the speed to low and add the mayonnaise, beating until well-combined.

Add the flour mixture and the water to the batter in three additions, alternating between the wet and dry. Mix until just combined. Don't overmix!

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