🍫 Wait... There's WHAT in This Chocolate Cake?


Hi friends!

I hope you're having a wonderful week! We've been keeping very busy around here because I've been helping with Girl Scout Day Camp all week. It's been a lot of fun, but between camp and all the other summer activities, I feel like I've barely had a chance to sit down! If you've been soaking up summer too, I hope you're finding time to enjoy it, even if life feels a little hectic.

Since I've been on the go so much, I don't have any recipe updates to share this week, but I do have a brand-new recipe that I think you're going to love!

🍫 Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake – Don't let the name fool you! Mayonnaise is the secret ingredient that makes this old-fashioned chocolate cake unbelievably moist, rich, and tender. It's one of those vintage recipes that surprises everyone who tries it, and I have a feeling it'll become a favorite in your kitchen too.

Thanks so much for being here each week. Your emails, comments, and support mean more than you know. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week, and I'll see you again on Sunday with more old-fashioned favorites!

Warmly,

Heidi (aka Lulu)

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