I made this cake after fun day at the science museum. I made it several times now, and I get a kick out of experimenting with the frosting colors.

  • Total Time

    Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling

  • Makes

    12 servings

Ingredients

    • 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
    • 1-1/4 cups water
    • 1/3 cup canola oil
    • 3 Nellie’s Free Range Eggs
    • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
    • 1-1/3 cups vanilla frosting
    • Blue, green or purple paste food coloring

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 2-qt. ovenproof bowl. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, eggs and mayonnaise; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared bowl.
  • Bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in bowl 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Place on a serving plate.
  • In a small bowl, combine frosting and food coloring. Pipe over cake.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 282 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.