revised, healthy mayonaise cake
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Remember the old fashioned mayonaise cake? It was a staple in our house when I was growing up. I like to take classic recipes and "healthy them up" a bit for my family. Not too long ago I tackled the mayo cake. It turned out really good, although different from the original. It is more like a moist, rich brownie. Really good! It's whole grain(oats are heart healthy!) and lower in refined sugar than the original. I use the mayo with olive oil because I try to use the "good fats" when possible, but if you want to make it low fat, you can use light mayo.
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(1 rating)
yield
12 serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
30 Min
Ingredients For revised, healthy mayonaise cake
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2 coat flour(grind oats in blender or food processor)-you can also use white whole wheat flour, or a blend of oat, whole wheat and all purpose.
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1/2 csugar( i use turbinado or demerra rather than refined sugar)
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1/2 ccocoa
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2 tspbaking soda
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1/4 tspsalt
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1 cmayo(not miracle whip)-i use the olive oil mayo(can also use yogurt)
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1/2 choney
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1 tspvanilla
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1 cwater
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1/2 cdark chocolate chips(i like the ghirardelli 60% cocoa chips)
How To Make revised, healthy mayonaise cake
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1Preheat oven to 350F
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2Whisk together the flour(s), sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
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3Add the mayo, honey, vanilla and water. Beat well until smooth.
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4Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 30-35 min.
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5Scatter chocolate chips on top and return to the oven for 30 seconds to a min., just until chips are softened. Run a spatula over the surface of the cake, swirling the chips.
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6If desired(and I usually desire!)-serve with real whipped cream.
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