Chocolate Mayo Cake

By pattie_d

Virginia Godd 
"My mom made this cake while living in the Depression. It is so good, I hope this fills your needs and your memories."

Ingredients

• Original recipe ingredients called for 24 Servings:
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

This recipe's Ingredients were scaled to yield a new amount. The directions below still refer to the original recipe yield of 2 -9 inch round layers.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9 inch layer pans.
Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa, and sugar into a large bowl. Stir in mayonnaise. Gradually add water and vanilla and blend until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool, remove from pans, and frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.
Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 208 | Total Fat: 11.2g | Cholesterol: 5mg