Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 Tablespoons brewed coffee, (black)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (loosely packed)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9x9-inch square pan with nonstick baking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking cocoa and baking soda)
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together water, mayonnaise, vanilla extract and coffee. You just want to use plain, brewed coffee - no additional milk or sugar added.
  • Slowly add the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients.
  • Stir just until combined.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for about 30-35 minutes (until a toothpick inserted comes out clean).
  • Once the cake is finished, start preparing the frosting. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, combine brown sugar and butter and cook until bubbly. Be sure to whisk constantly so it doesn't burn.
  • Take off the heat and stir in the milk.
  • Then gradually add in powdered sugar. Whisk until smooth.
  • Frost the cake!