Ingredients

• Cake makes 2 -9 inch round layers 
  
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1-  Preheat oven to 350 degrees . Lightly grease two 9 inch layer pans.

2 - Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa, and sugar 
into a large bowl. Stir in mayonnaise. Gradually add water 
and vanilla and blend until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pans.

3 - Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. 
Cool, remove from pans, and frost with your favorite frosting. This is the perfect cake to use a fruit jam in the center and sprinkle with sifted powered sugar.