Mayonaise Cake

Family Favorite
NOTE: Cocoa can be omitted for a white cake, very moist. Makes good 3 d cakes. Cake holds up well when sent through the mail. During WWII many of these were sent to our soldiers overseas. This recipe handed down from mother to daughter for generations. Original Author is unknown.
INGREDIENTS:
1 c. chopped dates (optional)
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 t. soda
1 c. HOT water
2 c. flour
3 T. cocoa
1\2 t. salt
1 c. sugar
1 c. mayonaise
1 tsp. vanilla
DIRECTIONS:
Dissolve soda in hot water and pour over dates and nuts. Mix sugar, mayonaise and vanilla in large bowl. Sift together the flour, cocoa and salt. Combine all and beat until well blended.
Bake 1 hour at 350° .
NOTE: If you do not use the dates and nuts, cake will take less baking time. Depending on your oven, approximately 30 minutes less time. Bake in loaf \angel food cake pan.

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Last updated on Friday, February 20, 2009