Hershey Kisses Cake 

40 Hershey's Kisses, chopped (use 27 ounces of Kisses for cake, frosting)

1/3 cup milk

1 cup mayonnaise

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups flour

1 cup unsweetened cocoa

2 teaspoons baking soda

3/4 cup water

- Whipped cream frosting:

112 Hershey's Kisses (reserve 12 for garnish)

2 tablespoons butter

10 ounces heavy cream

To prepare oven, pan: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter and flour 11-by-15-inch sheet cake pan.

To make cake: In double boiler over water at medium heat, melt 40 Kisses with milk. Stir until smooth. Cool 10 minutes. In large bowl, using mixer, beat mayonnaise, sugar, eggs and vanilla on high. Mix in flour, cocoa, baking soda and water. Blend on medium, scraping down sides of bowl. Add melted chocolate mixture. Incorporate thoroughly.

To bake cake: Pour into prepared cake pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Invert onto rack. Cool completely.

To make frosting: Meanwhile, in double boiler over medium heat, melt 100 Kisses and butter. Stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. In large mixing bowl, combine chocolate mixture and 5 ounces cream. Mix on high for 30 seconds. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Add remaining cream. Whip on high until stiff peaks form. Frost cooled cake. Garnish with 12 candies.

Makes 12 servings.