There are many varieties of this tiny filled dumpling. We've tried a Turkish version called Kayseri Manti filled with beef and topped with a garlic yogurt sauce and butter with red pepper flakes. In our opinion, it's worth the time in the kitchen!
Described as a depression-era recipe, this cake uses mayonnaise in place of eggs and oil. It may sound to us strange today, but it does produce a rich, moist chocolate cake. I topped it with a simple poured icing, but you can use buttercream or anything you like!