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Chocolate Mayo Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Virginia Godd  PHOTO BY: bee 

"My mom made this cake while living in the Depression. It is so good, I hope this fills your needs and your memories."
Chocolate Mayo Cake Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 64 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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Original recipe yield 2 -9 inch round layers

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9 inch layer pans.
  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.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool, remove from pans, and frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2007 by annie111 
Tastes like chocolate cake from a mix - no one knew the difference - it was moist and tasted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by TAMICKO KNIGHT 
i remember my grandmother making this cake about 15years ago. i had forgot all about the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by bee 
Not exactly like my grandmothers used to be ( was kind of a cross between and cake mix and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2007 by BRADSHAW9499 
This recipe reminds me of a chocolate cake recipe from my childhood except this one is lighter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2006 by LesleyK5 
I made this for my mothers birthday as she hadn't had a Mayo cake since she was a little girl.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2006 by tna7477 
one of my families favorite. we put powder suger over top.. It is very easy and I enjoy making... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2003 by JENNIGIRL11 
I make this cake for all occasions and people always LOVE it, even my husband that isn't a big... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2003 by ALLISON BUZZARD 
It was very light and fluffy, almost like a store cake mix. My son has allergies and he can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2006 by LAVENDER7075 
This is the best mayo cake ever. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2003 by ZUES 
This was my first Mayo cake. I found it to be very rubbery and quite heavy. Not a typical... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Chocolate Mayo Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 208

  • Total Fat: 11.2g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg
  • Sodium: 204mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 2g

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