gives it a subtle flavor that you cannot find with anything else. I ate this cake carefully, completely dissolving each bite in my mouth to get as much flavor as I could out of every bit. I'll bet you will too.If you want to be completely decadent, serve a nice piece of this cake topped with some really good vanilla ice cream.
Recipe By : Sitara
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :1:00
Categories : Cakes Desserts
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup real mayonnaise
1 2/3 cups sugar
4 large eggs -- room temp
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
pinch salt
2/3 cup cocoa
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup water
1. Sift together and set aside. Flour, salt, cocoa, soda, and baking powder.
2. In mixer beat together water, mayonnaise, sugar eggs and vanilla. Beat till fluffy.
3. With mixer on low, add in sifted mixture until incorporated. Beat till smooth and fluffy.
Bake in oblong cake pan that has been greased and floured. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Frost with chocolate frosting.
Frosting
1 stick butter at room temperature
2/3 cup Hershey's unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Beat together till creamy and smooth and put on top of cooled cake.