Description
This Easy Cloud Cake recipe yields a light and airy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a delightful cake that’s sure to impress your guests. Whether you enjoy it plain or with added toppings, this cloud cake is a must-try!
Ingredients
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Egg Whites Mixture:
- 6 large Egg Whites, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
- 1 cup Fine Granulated Sugar (caster sugar preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Cake Flour Mixture:
- 3/4 cup Cake Flour, sifted
- Optional for Chocolate Cloud Cake: 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted with flour, or 2 oz melted and cooled dark chocolate folded in at the end
- Optional: A pinch of salt with egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Use an ungreased 9 or 10-inch tube pan (Angel food cake pan). Do NOT grease the pan.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a very clean, dry, large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer until foamy.
- Add Sugar Gradually: Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating well after each addition until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Add Vanilla: Gently beat in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in Flour: Sift the cake flour over the egg white mixture and gently fold it in with a spatula until just combined.
- Fill Pan: Pour the batter into the ungreased tube pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and springs back when touched.
- Cool Upside Down: Invert the pan and let the cake cool upside down to prevent collapsing.
- Release Cake: Loosen the cake from the pan and invert it onto a plate.
- Serve: Enjoy plain or with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Ensure your mixing bowl and beaters are impeccably clean and free of any grease when whipping egg whites.
- Gentle folding is crucial to maintain the airy texture of this cloud cake recipe.
- Cooling the cake upside down is essential for its structure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
