Description
This Cloud Cake recipe is an easy-to-make, light, and fluffy dessert perfect for any occasion. Featuring airy egg whites folded into a delicate batter, this cake offers a soft texture and subtle vanilla flavor, making it a delightful treat that pairs wonderfully with fresh fruit or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. This creates the light, airy texture essential to the cloud cake.
- Mix Egg Yolks and Liquids: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Fold Dry Ingredients Into Wet Mixture: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture, mixing gently to avoid deflating the batter.
- Incorporate Egg Whites: Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the batter in portions, maintaining as much airiness as possible for a fluffy texture.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Serve: Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar if desired. Serve plain or with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit or whipped cream.
Notes
- For added flavor, try topping the cloud cake with fresh fruit or whipped cream.
- You can also experiment with different extracts, such as almond or lemon, to give the cake a unique twist.
- Handling the egg whites gently when folding is critical to keeping the cake light and fluffy.
- Ensure your mixing bowls and beaters are clean and free of grease to achieve stiff egg whites.
- This cake is best served the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cloud cake, fluffy cake, light dessert, vanilla cake, easy cake recipe, egg white cake
