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Polish Mayonnaise Bundt Cake

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Mayonnaise bundt cake is a simple yet moist and fluffy cake made with a combination of wheat flour and potato starch, eggs, sugar, and mayonnaise. Mayonnaise adds moisture and richness without altering the sweet flavor, resulting in a tender crumb. Zest of lemon or your choice of natural extract enhances the aroma. This cake holds freshness well and can be beautifully decorated with powdered sugar or glaze when served.

By Karel R.
Total1 hr 5 mins
Prep20 mins
Cook45 mins
Servings8
DifficultyBeginner

Preparation

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a bundt pan by greasing it lightly with butter or oil and dusting with flour or breadcrumbs to prevent sticking

  2. Bring eggs to room temperature before starting. Cold eggs whip less effectively.

  3. Crack eggs into a large bowl. Add sugar and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until pale and very fluffy. This step takes time but is essential for a light texture.

  4. Add vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract) and lemon zest. Mix briefly until fragrant and evenly distributed.

  5. In a separate bowl whisk together all-purpose flour potato starch and baking powder. Sifting dry ingredients helps remove lumps and improves texture.

  6. Gently fold dry mixture into egg and sugar foam. Mix slowly on low speed or by hand so air in the beaten eggs isn't lost.

  7. Add room temperature mayonnaise gradually. Mix until batter becomes smooth and uniform. Do not overmix.

  8. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and level surface gently with a spatula.

  9. Bake at 350°F for about 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Check doneness from about 35 minutes onward.

  10. Remove cake from oven. Allow it to cool in pan with oven door cracked slightly after baking to prevent collapse. After about 10 minutes remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

  11. Once cooled decorate as desired. Traditionally dust with powdered sugar. ENJOY!

Cook’s note

Room temperature ingredients help achieve even rising
Beating eggs until very fluffy contributes to tender crumb
Mayonnaise adds moisture and richness without oily taste
Cool cake thoroughly before decorating for clean presentation

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