People often get uneasy when you mention mayonnaise and desserts in the same sentence. And we get it. Mayo is so closely associated with savory food like sandwiches and French fries that mixing it with something sweet outrages many foodies. With that being said, you should be more open-minded with the way you use mayonnaise. Especially if you are making muffins.
Why Adding Mayo to Muffins is a Good Idea
It’s really simple. Mixing in one tablespoon of mayo into your wet ingredients will significantly improve your muffins. The mayonnaise will make the muffins moist when they come out of the oven, and they will improve their texture. This little trick is already used by professional chefs with all sorts of baked goods, including chocolate cakes, so there is nothing that should stop you from trying it.
Now, you understandably might fear that mayo will affect the way muffins taste. But that won’t happen because the quantity you introduce is not enough to overpower other flavors.
Due to its ingredients, mayonnaise can also come in handy if you are out of some muffin ingredients. For example, if you are out of eggs, just add three tablespoons of mayonnaise to the wet ingredients for every egg you plan to use. It will work as a charm.
