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Homestyle Chocolate Cake

What You'll Need:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

What To Do:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, and flour lightly.
     
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cocoa, mayonnaise, water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; blend with an electric beater on medium speed until well combined.
     
  3. Pour the batter into the baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
     
  4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; blend until smooth. Frost cooled cake.

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