Recipe for a Polish mayonnaise bundt cake
Hello my hungry friends,
When you think of a Bundt cake, your mind might wander to traditional ingredients like butter, eggs, and sugar, not necessarily mayonnaise. This surprisingly delicious cake is made with this unconventional ingredient, which brings a moist, tender texture and a unique richness that will captivate your taste buds.
A mayonnaise bundt cake, or babka majonezowa, is a moist, fluffy cake traditionally served around or on Easter, is also a dessert for family gatherings, special occasions, or even as a treat during everyday meals. It might sound strange to incorporate mayonnaise into a cake, but this dish has been a staple in Polish homes for generations, proving that sometimes the most unexpected ingredients lead to the most mouthwatering results.
Mayonnaise, which is typically made from eggs, oil, and vinegar, adds a delightful creaminess to the cake batter, ensuring a soft crumb and a slight tang that complements the sweetness perfectly. The Bundt cake shape is perfect for showcasing the cake’s texture and gives it an elegant presentation for any occasion.
Polish Mayonnaise Bundt Cake is a perfect combination of simplicity and flavor, with a rich texture that’s sure to win over anyone who gives it a try. It may just become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Polish mayonnaise bundt cake {babka majonezowa}
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 c / 150 g of sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 c / 140 g of mayonnaise
- 2/3 c / 80 g of all-purpose flour
- 3/4 c / 90 g of potato or corn starch
- 3 tsp of baking powder
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Additional butter for greasing the pan
- 2 Tbsp of bread crumbs
- Glaze:
- 1 1/2 c / 200 g of powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp / 15 ml of hot water
- 1 Tbsp of lemon juice
- 1/2 c of candied orange peel or toasted sliced almonds
Instructions
Preheat oven to 360℉ / 180℃.
It is recommended that all ingredients are at room temperature. Place eggs in a mixing bowl with sugar and salt. Whisk until pale (about 3–4 minutes on high). Add mayonnaise and whisk another minute, until blended.
Next, combine flour and potato (or corn) starch with baking powder and in 2–3 batches start adding to the egg/sugar mixture. Mix gently to combine.
Finally, add zest and juice of one lemon and gently mix with a paddle attachment or a spatula.
Prepare an 8-inch bundt pan by greasing it with butter. Next, add bread crumbs and move the pan around to distribute it evenly. Remove access bread crumbs. Pour batter into pan and bake for 30–35 minutes.
Once the cake is done baking, cool it until cool enough to touch, remove from pan. In the meantime, prepare the glaze by combining sugar, water and lemon juice. Decorate with glaze and orange peel or sliced almonds.
There are a few more Polish bundt cakes, if you’d like to explore: “sand” bundt cake babka piaskowa, chocolate bundt cake babka czekoladowa, marble bundt cake babka marmurkowa. Which is your favorite?
If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turns out! Share your thoughts in the comments below, and don’t forget to tag your culinary creations on social media with tag #polishyourkitchen. Happy cooking and smacznego!
With love from Poland,
Anna.
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