Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Mom always made this special chocolate mayonnaise cake for my birthday dessert. It is very moist and has a nice light chocolate taste. Plus, the flavorful frosting is the perfect topping. —Deborah Amrine, Fort Myers, Florida Recipe Type: Desserts Total Time: PT45M

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Serving size: 12
Calories per serving: 370

Ingredients:
1 cup water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda

BROWN SUGAR FROSTING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1-3/4 cups powdered sugar


Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the water, mayonnaise and vanilla until well blended. In another large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into mayonnaise mixture until blended.

Pour into a greased 9-in. square or 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool completely.

For frosting, in a small saucepan, cook and stir the brown sugar in butter until bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in milk. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cake.



Source: tasteofhome.com