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Frosted Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Recipe

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IN my family this cake is also known as war time cake. I was a child during WWII but still remember my Mother making this cake as a treat, when eggs, butter and sugar were rationed. It’s rich and moist, a little goes a long way and it has been fail proof.

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9 Servings
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons warm milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the mayonnaise, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to mayonnaise mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition.
Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk, vanilla and salt. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 9 servings.

Frosted Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake published in Reminisce April/May 2007, p49