CHOCOLATE MAYO CAKE--LYN*

CHOCOLATE MAYO CAKE--Lyn* image

Provided by Lyn Starr

Categories Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c cane sugar
2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c cocoa powder (i use hersery's)
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 c mayonnaise (i use store brand not salad dressing)
1 1/2 c water, cold
LYN* FAMILY SECRET CHOCOLATE FROSTING
1 box powdered sugar (3 3/4 cups)
1 tsp salt
1/3 c cocoa powder (i use hersery's)
1/3 c butter, softened
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 Tbsp boiling water (little more as needed)

Steps:

1. Turn on oven to 350 degrees. Butter 9x13" pan. Or Cupcake liners. Or 2 8" round cake pans.
2. Mix together dry ingredients in large mixing bowl. Stir in water and mayonnaise. Beat 3 minutes.
3. Pour into prepared pan and bake 25 to 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. CUPCAKES bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean,
4. FROST with Lyn*'s family secret chocolate frosting. Put all ingredients for the frosting in small mixing bowl; mix until blended adding a Tbsp of boiling water as needed to thin, BEAT well. Top with coconut or nuts if desired.