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Mayonnaise Cake With Caramel Icing
 
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Prep Time: 1 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 36 Minutes
Servings: 12
This was a birthday tradition in my house growing up. I am one of three girls, we still ask for this cake on our birthdays! It is so simple to prepare and so moist!
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup warm water
2 cups flour
1 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups butter or 1 1/2 cups margarine
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 cups powdered sugar
Directions:
1. Dissolve baking soda in water, set aside.
2. Add all remaining ingredients in one bowl.
3. Add soda water.
4. Blend until all ingredients are mixed, moist and blended.
5. Pour into a bundt pan that has been lightly greased and floured.
6. Bake for 30 minutes at 375°F or until toothpick comes out clean when tested.
7. Icing:.
8. Melt butter in medium heavy saucepan.
9. Add brown sugar to melted butter, stirring constantly.
10. Add 1/2 and 1/2 and bring to a slow boil.
11. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
12. Add powdered sugar to cooled icing.
13. Beat with an electric mixer until spreading consistency or at least drizzling.
14. Add more powdered sugar if too thin, taste for sweetness.
By RecipeOfHealth.com