Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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Mom always made this special cake for my birthday meal. It's very moist and has a nice, light chocolate taste, and the flavorful frosting is the perfect topping. Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan Ingredients:
1 cup water |
1 cup mayonnaise |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 cup sugar |
3 tablespoons baking cocoa |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
brown sugar frosting: |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
2 tablespoons milk |
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the water, mayonnaise and vanilla until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into mayonnaise mixture until blended.
2. Pour into greased 9-in. square or 11-in. x 7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
3. For frosting, in a small saucepan. Cook and stir brown sugar in butter until bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in milk. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Yield: 9-12 servings.
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