Ultimate Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease and flour bottoms of 2 (9-inch) layer cake pans.
2. 2
   Mix first 4 ingredients; set aside.
3. 3
   In large bowl with mixer at high speed beat next 3 ingredients 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. At low speed beat in mayonnaise.
4. 4
   Add flour mixture in 4 additions alternately with water, beginning and ending with flour. Pour into pans.
5. 5
   Bake in 350° oven 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
6. 6
   Cool in pans 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove, cool on rack.
8. 8
   Frost.
9. 9
   Keeps well in refrigerator several days.