Check Out Pillsbury’s Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Hack

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Using mayo to make amazingly moist and delicious cakes is an old and hopefully well known hack. I still remember being excited whenever I heard my aunt Vickie was visiting, because she’d likely be bringing us her family favorite chocolate mayonnaise cake (not going to lie I’m Pavlov’s dogging it now, salivating a bit here). I’ll share her from scratch recipe, along with some other family favorites, another time. Right now, time is short; and I found Pillsbury put out this quick and easy recipe for families in a hurry. We’ll be following the box recipe, but swapping the 1/2 cup of oil for 1 cup of mayonnaise. Check it out below!

How to This Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake:

Ready to whip up this decadent treat? Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a bunt cake baking pan with a generous spritz of nonstick spray—easy cleanup, guaranteed! Next, grab your mixing bowl and beat together a box of cake mix, mayonnaise (trust me on this!), water, and eggs on medium speed for two minutes until smooth and luscious. Pour the batter into the pan, pop it in the oven, and bake for 39-43 minutes, or until your kitchen smells like heaven.

Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before turning it out onto a cooling rack to finish cooling completely.

Now for the fun part: frosting! Spread a generous layer of chocolate frosting on top and sides—for a picture-perfect finish. Voilà! Your chocolate masterpiece is ready to impress.

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Hack

Who’s ready to bake a cake that’s so moist, rich, and chocolatey, it’ll have everyone coming back for seconds? This recipe is a game-changer—thanks to a secret ingredient you probably already have in your fridge: mayonnaise! Yes, really. It adds an irresistible softness to every bite, and no one will ever guess your little baking hack. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just craving a homemade chocolate indulgence, this simple yet stunning cake is the perfect choice. So grab your apron, turn on some music, and let’s turn your kitchen into dessert central—this is going to be fun (and oh-so-delicious)!

Course: DessertDifficulty: Easy
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Prep time

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Cooking time

40

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Total time

1

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Ingredients

  • 1 Package 1 Pillsbury Moist Supreme Devil’s Food Cake Mix

  • 1 Cup 1 Mayonnaise

  • 3 Large 3 Eggs

  • 1 Cup 1 Water

  • 1 Can 1 Pillsbury Creamy Supreme Chocolate Frosting

Directions

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare a round bunt cake baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • Beat cake mix, mayonnaise, water, and eggs on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into the pan.
  • Bake for 39-43 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then flip out onto a cake plate to cool completely.
  • Spread chocolate frosting on the top and sides of cake.
  • Add sprinkles or additional toppings (birthday candles anyone?!?) as desired.
  • Present and devour!

Notes

  • If you didn’t know about this mayonnaise hack, let me blow your mind further–you can use applesauce too!
  • Pillsbury’s recipe can be found here.

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