Making a " " (cake or muffin) with mayonnaise results in a dense, moist texture that many compare to nostalgic recipes from the Soviet era. The mayonnaise acts as a substitute for traditional fats like butter or oil, providing both fat and acidity for a tender crumb.

For detailed visual guides and variations, you can find photo-based tutorials on sites like Dr. Bakers or Cookpad .

: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake individual muffins for 35–40 minutes or a large cake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

: 1 tbsp cocoa powder for a marble effect, raisins, or vanilla sugar. Step-by-Step Preparation

: Grease your cake pan or use silicone muffin liners. Fill them about 2/3 of the way up as the cake will rise.

: Allow to cool before removing from the mold. Dust with powdered sugar for a classic look.

This recipe yields approximately 13 individual muffins or one large cake. : Mayonnaise : 250g (approx. 1 cup) Eggs : 3 large Sugar : 1 cup (approx. 180g-200g) Flour : 2.5 cups (approx. 325g-400g) Baking Powder : 10g (or 1 tsp)