Mayonnaise Cake

Name: Mayonnaise Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
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 confectioners' sugar

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Yes, mayonnaise cake! This unconventional ingredient will produce the richest, tangiest chocolate cake of your life.

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 confectioners' 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 heat; stir in milk. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 416 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 354mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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

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