• 2 1/4 C flour
• 1 C + 2 T sugar
• 4 1/2 T cocoa powder
• 1 3/4 t baking soda
• 1 3/4 t baking powder
• 1 C + 2 T mayonnaise (not light)
• 1 C + 2 T cold water
• 2 1/4 t vanilla
• Frosting

1. Mix dry ingredients.
2. Add mayo and water.
3. Mix until thoroughly blended. Add vanilla.
4. Bake in a 9X13 pan 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees.
5. Cool, then frost.

The family story is that someone back in the mists of time won a contest with this cake and the prize was $100. If you're a little thrown off by the mayonnaise in recipe, just think of it as eggs and oil!