Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake | Southern Living

This classic should be in every Southern woman's recipe repertoire. A moist, delicious Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake pleases crowds of all ages, and is the perfect dessert to bring to a neighbor, to a potluck, or to a summer party. Mayonnaise may sound like a strange ingredient to add into a cake, but this iconic Southern staple yields an ultra-moist texture and mellows out the sweet flavor.

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Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon table salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; Shortening; 3 large eggs; 1 2/3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 1/3 cups hot water; Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting

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