Chocolate Mayo Cake

My mom made this cake while living in the Depression. It is so good, I hope this fills your needs and your memories.

• Calories: 208 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
• 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9 inch layer pans.

Step 2

Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa, and sugar into a large bowl. Stir in mayonnaise. Gradually add water and vanilla and blend until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool, remove from pans, and frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.