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$1,000 cake

(2 ratings)
LadyLuvs2Cook avatar
Recipe by
Deborah Faulkenberry
@LadyLuvs2Cook
Olympia, WA

I got this recipe from my mother who was a wonderful cook. She always made it for my brother on his birthday. Because of the unusual ingredient we just called it 'Mayonnaise' cake! Anyway you call it, this is a unique-tasting cake that can become addictive!

(2 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For $1,000 cake

  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 c
    mayonnaise
  • 2 c
    sifted all-purpose flour
  • 4 Tbsp
    cocoa powder
  • 1 c
    cold water
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    table salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • ICING
  • 1 lb
    powdered (confectioners) sugar
  • 3 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice (adjust amount to taste)

How To Make $1,000 cake

  • 1
    In mixing bowl, cream sugar and mayonnaise together until well blended.
  • 2
    Add flour and cocoa powder and mix well.
  • 3
    In small bowl, mix water and baking soda together and then add to mixing bowl.
  • 4
    Add salt and vanilla, mixing just until blended.
  • 5
    Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13-inch or 8-inch square (depending on whether you want a thicker or thinner cake) metal or glass baking pan.
  • 6
    Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
  • 7
    For icing: Mix all ingredients together until smooth.
  • 8
    While cake is still warm, spread icing on to it. Let cake cool completely before serving.
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