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. It's rich and moist, a little goes a long way and it has been fail proof.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 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., Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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maleah taylor
[email protected]This cake is a keeper!
Yasir Shiekh
[email protected]I would definitely make this cake again.
Saidul Alam
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe.
Cynthia Richard
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry.
Qurbanali Solgi302
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly.
Anita Debrah
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Breakfast Club
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
nicolene van niekerk
[email protected]I love this cake! It's my go-to chocolate cake recipe.
Antonia Smith
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Mohamed Amr Hafez
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again.
darlin FC
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry. I think I should have used more mayonnaise in the batter.
Gustavo
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I may have overmixed the batter.
Mush Tea
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still good. I think next time I'll use a semi-sweet chocolate frosting.
Uzzal Modak
[email protected]I was skeptical about using mayonnaise in a cake, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was smooth and creamy.
Natalia Uamusse
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious. I used a dark chocolate frosting, which made it extra decadent.
Abu marsadali
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate mayonnaise cakes, but this one is by far the best. The texture is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and creamy.
debasish saha
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy frosting. I'll definitely be making it again.