2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
5 tbsp. cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
Dash salt
1 c. cold water
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift dry ingredients. Add water, mayonnaise and vanilla. Mix well. Pour into greased and floured pan. Makes one two layer cake or a 9x13 inch cake. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool. Frost with your choice of frosting.

Variation: Barbara Hathaway increases cocoa to 1/2 cup and cold water to 1 1/4 cups.