Basic Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Name: Basic Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 2 teaspoons baking soda; Dash salt; 1 cup water; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Confectioners' sugar

My mother used to make a simple peanut better frosting for this cake when taking it to church suppers or family picnics. My husband's favorite way to eat it is warm from the oven with a glass of milk.—Wanita Ann Aldrich, Hinsdale, New York

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
Dash salt
1 cup water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add the water, mayonnaise and vanilla; beat on medium speed until well blended.
Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Just before serving, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Originally published as Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake in Country Woman November/December 2004

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Sprowl

Feb 14, 2013

This cake has been a favorite in our family, since the 50's. But with a few changes-- We use cake flour, 4 T. cocoa and 1 t. baking powder. We have never noticed a baking soda taste. It's just a chocolate wonder!
snowmoss

Mar 9, 2011

I might back off on the baking soda next time, it had a little baking soda aftertaste