Chocolate Mayonnaise Bundt Cake

Stay with me now.  I know Chocolate Mayonnaise Bundt Cake is a string of words that you don’t normally see together, but you’re gonna want to check it out.  Chocolate (the darker, the better!) is one of my favorite flavors, and this triple chocolate bundt cake might just put you in a chocolate coma!  Don’t worry though, you definitely do NOT taste any mayonnaise.

 

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This recipe was originally published on January 17, 2019.  It was republished on December 29, 2022 with updates.

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But Mayonnaise in a Cake?

 

I’m serious, guys!  Mayonnaise is actually not too crazy of an ingredient for a cake because it’s pretty much eggs, oil, and vinegar.  Those are all ingredients I use in baking. Yes, even the vinegar (check out these vegan cupcakes!). In this bundt cake recipe, the mayonnaise makes it very moist and rich.

Some people are really turned off by mayo in any form.  Maybe just don’t tell them about that secret ingredient?  Not that I’m suggesting you trick someone, but I swear they won’t taste it.  All you’ll taste is chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. Yummo!

 

 

Story Time

 

So, I’ve actually never made a bundt cake before this Chocolate Mayonnaise Bundt Cake.  Several months ago I decided I should own a bundt pan and maybe actually make one of these holey cakes.  Finally, I got around to it!

I was talking to my younger brother about making a bundt cake and he’s the one who actually gave me the scoop on the Chocolate Mayonnaise Bundt Cake.  He told me about it and I just had to have his recipe!  Now, he’ll be the first to admit it, but he obviously did not invent this recipe, though he’s added his own touches to the chocolate dish.

 

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Chocolate Mayonnaise Bundt Cake

 

This bad boy of a Chocolate Mayonnaise Bundt Cake delivers the goods in three ways.  You’ve got the chocolate cake mix (plus added cocoa powder), then you mix in a big ole cup of chocolate chips, and slather the top of this beast with easy chocolate ganache.  Oh. Em. Gee. You’re going to need a “slice with one side” (as Josh’s Grandpa would say) because this is one rich cake.

It’s totes easy to make, but I want to discuss some of those elements so that you can decide how to put your own spin on this bundt cake recipe. Plus, there’s a step by step recipe video in case you’re a visual learner.

 

 

Top Tips for Cakes

 

• Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature.  This will help everything blend nicely and give your cupcakes a nice texture.
• Scrape down your bowl often.  Ingredients can hide out at the bottom of your bowl.  Make sure everything gets blended!
• Once you add the wet and dry ingredients, keep the speed on a low setting.  

 

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Bundt Cake Advice

 

Bundt cakes are notorious for causing heart attacks. Okay, that’s not true, but it can be very stressful getting them out of the pan. I spray my pan and use a pastry brush to get every nook and cranny. This helps ensure an easy release. 

This is basically the only bundt cake recipe that I make. If you’re into the bundt cake scene, you need to go visit my friend Liz over at Simply DeLIZious Baking. She has so many bundt cake recipes!

 

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Is It Optional?

 

You’ll notice a lot of “optional” ingredients in this recipe. Personally, I use them all because I want the biggest flavor impact. However, the cake will still be delicious if you skip them. But feel free to make changes. In fact, I feel like you could add up to a tablespoon of the espresso powder.

You could also go crazy and choose some different mix ins. Maybe walnuts? And drizzle with caramel, a caramel ganache, or a mix of both caramel and ganache? The point is, you can turn this chocolate bundt cake into the perfect cake for you!

 

 

We Need To Talk About The Chocolate Chips

 

They will sink in your batter. This is a boxed cake mix and the batter just isn’t thick. It does not bother me one bit to have most of the chocolate chips at the top of the cake. There’s always the tip to toss them with flour, but it never makes a difference for me.

 

If sinking chocolate chips is just not cool with you, no worries. I would suggest using mini chocolate chips instead of the big ole chonkers that I used. They still might sink some, but you will have a much better disbursement.

 

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Chocolate Ganache

 

Here’s the thing with chocolate ganache.  It’s not really scary because it’s usually just two ingredients, but it sounds fancy and looks so pretty, there must be a catch.  Right? No, it’s actually super easy, but you can definitely mess up, but it’s pretty easy to fix.

I added a tablespoon of corn syrup to my chocolate ganache. This makes the ganache super shiny, even once it has set. And since I used a mix of bittersweet and semisweet chocolate, it doesn’t make the ganache too sweet. 

 

Last time I made this, I used twice as much ganache for a very generous full coverage situation. If you prefer a thicker layer of chocolate, feel free to increase the ganache recipe. Keep the chocolate and cream ratio at 1:1.

 

 

Nothing Bundt Genius

 

Bahaha!  Okay, you didn’t think I was going to write a Chocolate Mayonnaise Bundt Cake post and not do this.  Seriously y’all, this cake is good!  Maybe a bit too rich to serve right after the holiday season when everyone is already in a sugar coma, but I still got rave reviews!  

The cake is sooo soft and moist with little explosions of melted chocolate chips studded throughout. I love the rich chocolate ganache on top. It’s not too overpowering and really brings it all together.

 

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Enjoy!

 

This Chocolate Mayonnaise Bundt Cake has got to be one of the easiest cake recipes, but it tastes out of this world. Using mayonnaise helps create a soft, moist cake that you’ll just want to dive into.

 

I would love it if you could do me a favor.  Send this recipe to a friend or family member that is going to be so excited to try jazzing up a boxed cake mix!

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