☁️ Cloud Cake (Ultra-Light & Creamy)
🌿 Description
This delicate cake is airy like a soufflé yet creamy like a cheesecake. The blender makes it incredibly easy, while whipped egg whites give it that signature “cloud” texture.
🛒 Ingredients
- 200g cream cheese (softened)
- 50g unsalted butter (softened)
- 100 ml milk
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- 70g granulated sugar
- 40g cake flour
- 10g cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F)
- Line a small cake pan (6–7 inch) with parchment
- Prepare a water bath (bain-marie) by placing the cake pan inside a larger pan
2. Blend the Base
In a blender, add:
cream cheese, butter, milk, egg yolks, flour, cornstarch, and vanilla
→ Blend until completely smooth and lump-free
3. Whip the Egg Whites
- Beat egg whites until foamy
- Gradually add sugar
- Whip to soft peaks (not stiff)
4. Fold Gently
- Add whipped egg whites to batter in 2–3 batches
- Fold gently to keep the air (this is key for the “cloud” texture)
5. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan
- Add hot water to outer pan (about halfway up)
- Bake for 50–60 minutes
6. Cool Slowly
- Turn off oven and leave cake inside with door slightly open for 15–20 minutes
- Remove and cool completely before slicing
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Add fresh berries or fruit compote
- Serve with whipped cream
- Drizzle with honey or light syrup
💡 Tips for Perfect Cloud Cake
- Don’t skip the water bath—it keeps the cake silky
- Avoid overmixing after adding egg whites
- Bake low and slow for best texture
- The cake will jiggle slightly in the center when done—that’s perfect
❓ Q & A
Q: Why did my cake collapse?
A: It’s normal for slight shrinkage, but major collapse usually means overmixing or sudden temperature change.
Q: Can I use all-purpose flour?
A: Yes, but cake flour gives a softer texture.
Q: Can I make it without a blender?
A: Absolutely—just whisk everything very smoothly.
Q: How should I store it?
A: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
🔄 Variations
🍋 Lemon Cloud Cake
Add lemon zest + 1 tbsp lemon juice
🍫 Chocolate Version
Add 1–2 tbsp cocoa powder
🥥 Coconut Twist
Replace milk with coconut milk
