Lemon cake with mayonnaise is one of those unique flavor combinations that may seem a bit crazy, but once you try it, it’s hard to resist. This incredibly fluffy and moist cake with a delicate lemon and mayonnaise aroma is worth the indulgence. Discover the best recipe for lemon cake with homemade mayonnaise!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- Sugar – 200 g
- Cake flour – 130 g
- Potato starch – 120 g
- Mayonnaise – 180 g
- Oil – 15 ml
- Eggs – 3 pcs.
- Lemon – 2 pcs.
- Baking powder – 5 g
- Vanilla extract – 2 g
- Salt – 1.5 g
For the Mayonnaise:
- Oil – 125 ml
- Egg – 1 pc.
- Mustard – 5 g
- Lemon – 0.5 pc.
- Salt – 1.5 g
For the Icing:
- Powdered sugar – 120 g
- Lemon juice – 20 g
- Grated lemon zest – 1 pinch
Preparation
Mayonnaise:
Step 1: Whisk the Egg Yolk Break one egg and separate the yolk from the white. In a bowl, place the yolk, mustard, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix the ingredients with a whisk.
Step 2: Add the Oil Gradually add the oil to the mixture, whisking continuously to achieve a smooth emulsion.
Step 3: Continue Mixing Continue whisking until the mayonnaise reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
Step 4: Transfer the Mayonnaise to a Jar Transfer the finished mayonnaise to a jar and seal it. You can also measure and set aside the amount needed for the cake in a small bowl.
Lemon Cake:
Step 1: Whisk the Eggs In a bowl, whisk the eggs with sugar until the mixture is very fluffy.
Step 2: Add the Mayonnaise Slowly add the homemade mayonnaise to the whisked eggs. Continue mixing until smooth.
Step 3: Add Lemon Juice Grate the zest from all the lemons, then squeeze and strain the juice. Pour the lemon juice into the mixture and stir. Add the grated lemon zest and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly again.
Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients Combine the flour and other dry ingredients, then gradually add them to the egg mixture, stirring continuously.
Step 5: Pour the Batter into the Pan Grease the pan with 15 ml of oil, then lightly dust it with flour. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Step 6: Bake the Cake Place the pan in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes.
Step 7: Cool the Cake After baking, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Then gently remove the cake from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8: Decorate the Cake Pour the icing made from powdered sugar and lemon juice over the cooled cake and sprinkle with lemon zest.
