Description
A light and airy cloud cake that feels like eating a fluffy cloud. Perfect for celebrations or when you want a delicate dessert with subtle sweetness.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs, separated
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (preferably caster sugar)
- ¼ cup cake flour, sifted
- ½ tsp cream of tartar or 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or almond/lemon extract)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Separate eggs carefully; ensure no yolk gets into whites.
- Whip egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar while whipping until stiff glossy peaks form.
- Sift flour over the meringue and gently fold in with a spatula.
- Fold in vanilla extract (or flavoring of choice).
- Pour batter into an ungreased pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and firm.
- Let cool completely (preferably upside down) before removing from pan.
Notes
Use room temperature egg whites for maximum volume.
Do not over-whip or the cake may collapse.
Do not grease the pan; the batter must cling to the sides.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American