Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

Chocolate Cake:

  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise 
  • 2 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
Whisk together cocoa powder and water, then blend in sugar and mayonnaise. Mix remaining ingredients in well and pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes; cool.

Brown Sugar Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
In a medium saucepan over medium low heat blend the butter and brown sugar, bring to a boil. Add and blend in heavy cream, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

Transfer the brown sugar mixture into the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. With the mixer on low, slowly add in the vanilla and then powdered sugar, alternating with milk. Turn the mixer speed up to medium and continue mixing until creamy and combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Spread with icing warm for a slick smooth look.

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