Waldorf Chocolate Cake or Mayonnaise Cake

This is a family favorite from my Grandmother. Instead of eggs and oil you use mayonaise or Miracle Whip type salad dressing. It is very moist and yummy! I often asked for it for my birthday cake. Because you leave it in the pan, it is a great cake to take on picnics and to pot-lucks.

Waldorf Chocolate Cake

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
4 Tbsp. cocoa
1 cup cold water
1 cup salad dressing (mayonnaise or Miracle Whip)
2 tsp. vanilla



Mix and place in pan, 9” x 13” or 7” x 11”, that has been greased and floured. Bake about 35 minutes in a 350° oven.

Icing:

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter

Combine and heat in a 2 qt. heavy pan. Stir continuously. Heat and boil 1 minute after boiling point is reached. Remove from heat. Stir until partially cooled and add 2 tsp. vanilla. Pour over cake while still in pan. Cut in squares when cool.