Best Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Depression Era Recipes

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CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE



Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake image

Mom always made this special chocolate mayonnaise cake for my birthday meal. It is very moist and has a nice light chocolate taste, and the flavorful frosting is the perfect topping. -Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the water, mayonnaise and vanilla until well blended. In a 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° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE



Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield Yield: 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1 cup real mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the sugar and mayonnaise until blended. Add the vanilla and blend. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt and add it to the mayonnaise mixture in 3 batches alternating with the buttermilk.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 9 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Let cool on a wire rack, dust with confectioners' sugar and garnish with whipped cream before serving.

CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE (DEPRESSION ERA)



Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake (Depression Era) image

This recipe belongs to my mother who got it from her father born in 1911. When eggs and milk were scarce during the Depression, mayonnaise was used in place.

Provided by Tina Boutall

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1-1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 c cane sugar
3/4 c mayonnaise
1 c water
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the following dry ingredients together: flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa. If you do not have a sifter, blending this with your mixer will suffice.
  • 2. Cream the sugar, mayonnaise, water and vanilla together.
  • 3. Combine dry and creamed mixtures; stir until well blended.
  • 4. Pour batter into greased and floured 13x9x2 pan. Bake at 350°F. for about 20 to 30 minutes depending on your oven or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and cake slightly pulls away from the sides of the pan.

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