Name: White Mayonnaise Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 15.25 ounce white cake mix; 3.3 ounce instant white chocolate pudding mix; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 egg whites; 3/4 cup water; 4 ounce cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 4-6 tablespoons milk

This mayonnaise cake made with cake mix is a simple, no-fuss recipe that delivers bakery-quality results with minimal effort, thanks to a clever shortcut that guarantees a moist and tender crumb every single time.

This easy white mayonnaise cake is incredibly soft, fluffy, and full of sweet, classic flavor that will have everyone reaching for a second slice.

a slice of white mayonnaise cake is served on a white plate. It's topped with cream cheese icing. The bundt cake is on a plate in the background.

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If you’ve been around here long, you know I love a good mayonnaise cake.

They’re super easy to make and the texture is always spot-on.

My vanilla mayonnaise cake, chocolate mayonnaise cake, and lemon mayonnaise cake are longtime favorites, and this white mayonnaise cake is just as easy and delicious.

This particular mayonnaise cake is made with a doctored-up white cake mix, so it’s perfect for days when you want something homemade without starting totally from scratch.

The texture is so soft and tender, and it stays that way for days—no dry cake here! It’s bakery-worthy, but with minimal effort.

This one also includes pudding mix, which gives it a little extra richness. If you’ve never tried a white pudding cake from a mix, you’re in for a treat!

I love how simple this white bundt cake recipe is to throw together, and it looks effortlessly beautiful on the table—perfect for baby showers, birthdays, potlucks, or “just because.”

Whether you serve it with a drizzle of glaze or a dusting of powdered sugar, it’s one of those cakes that everyone always wants a second slice of.

If you’re already a fan of mayonnaise cakes or just curious to try a new twist on a classic, I think this one will be will be a hit in your kitchen too. It’s on our list of the best cake mix recipes, and if you give it a try, you’ll see why!

two slices of moist white cake from a mix are served on white dessert plates with forks. A bundt cake is in the corner.

Making a Cake Mix Mayonnaise Cake

I get it—the words mayonnaise cake might make you do a double take.

It sounds a little strange at first, but mayo is actually just a combination of eggs and oil—two ingredients you’d use in baking anyway!

So when you use it in a cake mix mayonnaise cake, you’re really just simplifying things while still getting that rich, moist texture we all love.

I wish I could explain just how moist and tender this cake is–it’s by far my favorite white cake!

Using mayonnaise and pudding mix is one of my favorite baking shortcuts, especially when I want an easy white cake from a mix that still tastes homemade.

It gives the cake a tender crumb and helps it stay soft for days. No one will ever guess your secret ingredient, but they’ll definitely be asking for the recipe!

This homemade white cake is easy to customize for different occasions, too–you can add colorful sprinkles over the icing to jazz it up a bit, or serve it with fresh fruit.

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close-up side view of a white pudding cake made with a mix. It's a bundt cake on a white plate, and the cake is topped with cream cheese icing.

How to Make a White Mayonnaise Cake

It’s really easy to whip up this delicious cake.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cake:

White Cake Mix
Instant White Chocolate Pudding Mix
Mayonnaise
Egg Whites
Water

For the Cream Cheese Icing:

Cream Cheese
Butter
Powdered Sugar
Milk

close-up view of a slice of white mayonnaise cake made with a cake mix, topped with white glaze.

How to Make It:

Find the full printable recipe available below

Prepare the batter. First, you’ll combine cake mix, dry pudding mix, mayonnaise, egg whites, and water.

Mix on low speed for 30 seconds, then scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix for 2 more minutes on medium-high speed.

two photos; one shows ingredients for cake batter in a glass mixing bowl; the other shows the batter after being mixed by a mixer.

Bake the cake. Next you’ll spread batter evenly in the prepared bundt pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Remove from oven and let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then run a knife along the edge of the cake to ensure it’s separated from the pan.

Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate, then let the cake cool completely.

two photos; one shows a freshly baked white cake in a bundt pan; the other shows the cake inverted onto a white plate.

Prepare the cream cheese glaze. Next, you’ll prepare the icing by combining the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl.

Beat on medium speed until it’s nice and smooth, then add 4 tablespoons of milk, mixing well until incorporated.

If needed, add more milk, a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.

You want the icing to be thin enough to spoon over the cake, but not so thin that it runs right off the cake and pools on the plate.

two photos; one shows cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar mixed together with an electric mixer. The other shows the icing after milk has been added.

Ice the cake. Last, you’ll spoon the icing over the cake, letting it drip partially down the sides of the cake.

If desired, add some colorful sprinkles on top for birthday celebrations, baby showers, or other special occasions.

Slice, serve, and enjoy!

overhead view of a bundt cake made with white cake mix and topped with cream cheese icing.

Notes and Adaptations

Feel free to add sprinkles over the icing to make a festive birthday cake or holiday cake.
The icing is optional–you can omit it and simply dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar, if preferred.
You can bake this cake as cupcakes–decrease the baking time to 15-19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
I most often use Duke’s mayonnaise, but any brand of regular mayo will work. Just don’t use “light” mayonnaise or mayo made with olive oil, as those can affect the flavor and texture of the cake. I don’t recommend using Miracle Whip or other mayo alternatives.