Mayonnaise Cake II

Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

This is my mother's cake recipe from the depression. It is also my favorite chocolate cake.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.
2 In a large bowl, sift together flour, soda, sugar, and salt. Add the water, mayonnaise, and melted chocolate. Mix together well.
3 Bake for 35 minutes, or until done. Frost with your favorite icing.