CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE

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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

Time 45m

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

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.