Frosted Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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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. Itâs rich and moist, a little goes a long way and it has been fail proof. Ingredients:
3/4 cup mayonnaise |
1 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 cups king arthur unbleached 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 |
dash salt |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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