Light, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth perfection
This cloud cake lives up to its name, it’s airy, soft, and deliciously simple to make. With just a few ingredients, you can create a dessert that feels like eating a sweet, delicate cloud.
Easy Cloud Cake
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs separated
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat and prepare
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Heat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Do not grease the sides, this helps the cake rise evenly.
Whip the egg whites
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In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar and a pinch of salt until foamy. Gradually add half the sugar while beating until stiff peaks form.
Make the base
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In another bowl, whisk egg yolks, the remaining sugar, and vanilla until pale and creamy. Sift in the flour and cornstarch, then gently fold until smooth.
Combine gently
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Fold one-third of the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture to lighten it. Then gently fold in the rest, taking care not to deflate the batter.
Bake
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until lightly golden and springy to the touch.
Cool and serve
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Invert the cake (still in the pan) onto a wire rack to cool. Once cooled, dust lightly with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
