Became popular in 50's and became a popular dessert. Mayonnaise replaces eggs and oil making it as easy as cake mix only better taste.

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. real mayonnaise
1 c. sugar
1 c. cold water (mother used cold coffee - mocha flavor)
1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients in bowl and whisk until very smooth. Pour into 2 greased and floured 8 inch round pans. Bake 25-30 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in pan. Then turn upside down on wire racks. Completely cool and ice.

DEVIL'S FOOD FUDGE ICING:

3 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 c. (1 stick butter), softened
3 tbsp. water (or strong coffee)
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine and heat until smooth and creamy.