1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
4 tbsp. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. mayonnaise (not salad dressing)
1 c. cold water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 tbsp. dark jam (seedless)
1 tsp. cinnamon (optional)

Sift together the sugar, flour, cocoa, salt, and soda. Add the mayonnaise, water, vanilla, jam and cinnamon. mix well and beat until smooth and creamy. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9 inch layer cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool. Put together and frost with your favorite icing.