$1,000 cake
(2 RATINGS)
I got this recipe from my mother who was a wonderful cook. She always made it for my brother on his birthday. Because of the unusual ingredient we just called it 'Mayonnaise' cake! Anyway you call it, this is a unique-tasting cake that can become addictive!
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ICING
- 1 pound powdered (confectioners) sugar
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (adjust amount to taste)
How To Make $1,000 cake
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Step 1In mixing bowl, cream sugar and mayonnaise together until well blended.
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Step 2Add flour and cocoa powder and mix well.
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Step 3In small bowl, mix water and baking soda together and then add to mixing bowl.
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Step 4Add salt and vanilla, mixing just until blended.
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Step 5Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13-inch or 8-inch square (depending on whether you want a thicker or thinner cake) metal or glass baking pan.
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Step 6Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
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Step 7For icing: Mix all ingredients together until smooth.
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Step 8While cake is still warm, spread icing on to it. Let cake cool completely before serving.
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Category:
Cakes
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#mayonnaise
Keyword:
#ingredient
Keyword:
#Unusual
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Flour
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