Homemade Chocolate Cake & Frosting Recipe

This old-fashioned chocolate cake recipe has been in the family for years and it's a big hit at holiday gatherings. It's very easy to make!

Recipe Ingredients:

2 c. flour

1 c. sugar

1 c. mayonnaise

1 c. water

4 T. cocoa

2 tsp. soda

Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed. Pour into 9x13" cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

Frosting Ingredients:

3 c. powdered sugar

1/4 c. shortening

1/4 c. water

2 tsp. vanilla

food coloring or cocoa (optional)

Add ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir. You can add food coloring to color frosting or cocoa for chocolate frosting. Spread frosting over cooled cake.

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