Recipe submitted by Victoria of Maryland, USA.
Mayonnaise Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
2/3 cups mayonnaise
2 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). Grease
and flour 2 (8-inch) round cake pans; set aside.
- Combine first 5 ingredients in large mixing
bowl. Add mayonnaise, water and vanilla and mix well.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until wooden
pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for
10 minutes and remove from pans. Cool completely. Frost with
a creamy white-type frosting.
Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Note:
Double recipe for a 13 x 9 x 2-inch sheet cake.