Cloud Cake Recipe
Fluff up your dessert game with this light and airy cloud cake! Made with just a few simple ingredients, this recipe delivers a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re a beginner or a baking pro, you’ll love how easy it is to whip up this gluten-free treat.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt 60g, optional for moisture
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by lining it with baking paper.
- Separate Eggs: Crack the eggs, placing whites in one bowl and yolks in another.
- Mix Yolks: Whisk the sugar and vanilla extract into the yolks until the mixture is pale and smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Whip Whites: Add a pinch of salt to the egg whites. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 3–4 minutes.
- Combine: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture. If using Greek yogurt, fold it in now until just blended.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cake feels set.
- Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool completely in the pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or add whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Useful Tips or Variations
- Tip: Use room-temperature eggs for maximum fluffiness—let them sit out for 30 minutes before starting.
- Tip: Bake in a water bath (place the pan in a larger pan with 1–2 inches of water) for a moister cake.
- Variation: For a chocolate cloud cake, fold in ½ cup melted dark chocolate with the yolks.
- Variation: Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice for a zesty lemon cloud cake.
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 3g (1g saturated)
- Carbohydrates: 14g (13g sugars)
- Fiber: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
Note: Values are estimates based on standard ingredient data (eggs, sugar, yogurt) and may vary with substitutions or optional ingredients.
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