1 c. sugar
2 c. flour (plain or cake)
1 tsp. baking soda
4 tbsp. cocoa
Pinch of salt
1 c. mayonnaise
1 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift dry ingredients together into mixing bowl. Mix mayonnaise, water and vanilla together and stir into dry ingredients. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees (preheated oven) for 20-30 minutes or until done (top will spring back when pressed). Cool on wire racks and frost.