Description
Delicate as air and beautifully creamy inside, this Light & Fluffy Cloud Cake is a dream dessert that melts in your mouth. With a golden exterior and a mousse-like whipped center, it’s perfect for anyone craving light dessert ideas or an elegant finish to a meal. Whether you’re searching for quick dessert recipes, easy cakes to impress guests, or a unique twist on classic sponge cake, this fluffy creation fits the bill. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or weeknight indulgence—add it to your favorite list of easy recipe ideas!
Ingredients
6 large egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 large whole eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh berries (optional, for garnish)
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
2. Gradually add granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks appear.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk whole eggs with vanilla.
4. Gently fold in the egg mixture and sifted cake flour with baking powder into the egg whites.
5. Pour the batter into a lined round cake tin.
6. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 30-35 minutes, until golden and springy.
7. Let cool completely, then hollow out the center gently.
8. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff.
9. Fill the center with whipped cream and smooth the top.
10. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with berries.
Notes
Make sure egg whites are at room temperature for best volume.
Do not overmix when folding the batter to maintain fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: light cake, cloud cake, whipped cream cake, fluffy dessert, easy baking, airy cake, sponge cake