GRANDMA BALDWIN'S MAYONNAISE CAKE/PUDDING FROSTING

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Grandma Baldwin's Mayonnaise Cake/Pudding Frosting image

This is such a lovely example of a perfectly designed chocolate cake! If you haven't tried a mayo cake before, this is a must... It's oh-so moist.

Provided by April Alvarez

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 c all purpose flour
1 c baking cocoa (powerded)
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
2 c regular sugar
2 c mayonnaise (any brand)
3 c cold water
BELOW GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE PUDDING FROSTING FOR CAKE:
2 c water
2 c regular sugar
6 Tbsp baking cocoa (powdered)
2 c milk
6 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp crisco shortening
2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all cake ingredents together in medium mixing bowl and beat with mixer for 3 minutes, pour into 2 8inch well greashed and floured pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes or until tooth pick when insert in middle of cake comes out clean. Let cool then Place onto a clean large plate or cake tray.
  • 2. GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE PUDDING FOR FROSTING: In saucepan combine water, sugar and cocoa. While boiling, in small bowl mix milk and cornstarch (set aside). When mixture has boiled, turn heat down to medium, but remove from heat(for now).
  • 3. Again stir cornstarch mix until blended and slowing stir into boiling mixture. Place back on stove over medium heat and add vanilla and crisco. Mixture will begin to thicken and look like chocolate pudding. When pudding has thicken, Pour pudding mixture over cooled cake and serve, any uneaten cake should be kept in Refrigerator.

hana Reda
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake didn't turn out well. It was dry and dense.


Balogun Maliq
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely make it again.


Abdalla Sharma
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.


Khan Raja
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, but this cake was surprisingly good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Gemma Valero
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Shirley Moore
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This is the best mayonnaise cake I've ever had! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and delicious.


Adi Jay
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I've been making this cake for years, and it's always a hit. It's my family's favorite dessert.


Shakir Tanoli
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This cake was a disaster! It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet.


RAMONXX X
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I'm allergic to eggs, so I was excited to try this egg-free cake recipe. It turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.


Sona Shah
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This cake is amazing! I've never had a mayonnaise cake before, but I will definitely be making this one again.


Md Shorif Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Leah Navedo
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This was my first time making a mayonnaise cake, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.


Sunil Sharma
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for potlucks and bake sales.


Khawar Abbasi
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This cake was a huge hit at my last party! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was. The frosting was also a big hit - it was light and fluffy, and not too sweet.