⭐ Mediterranean Cloud Cake (Fluffy, Airy, Creamy)

Serves: 8–10
Style: Mediterranean (yogurt, lemon, olive oil option)
Optional: sugar-free version included

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🛒 Ingredients

A. Fluffy Cloud Sponge

• 4 large eggs, separated

• ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil or melted butter

• ½ cup (120 g) Greek yogurt

• ½ cup (60 g) cornstarch or fine semolina (Mediterranean option)

• ½ cup (100 g) sugar or ½ cup powdered erythritol (sugar-free)

• 1 tsp vanilla

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 1 tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

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B. Cream Cloud Filling

• 2 cups (500 g) Greek yogurt

• 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream

• 3 tbsp honey or sugar-free sweetener to taste

• 1 tsp vanilla

• Zest of ½ lemon

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C. Topping (Optional)

• Greek yogurt whipped cream

• Powdered erythritol or powdered sugar for dusting

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🍰 Instructions

1. Make the Cloud Sponge

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

2. Line a springform pan (8–9 inch) with parchment.

3. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks + sugar until pale.

4. Add olive oil (or butter), Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and vanilla; mix well.

5. Add cornstarch (or semolina), baking powder, and salt → mix until smooth.

6. In another bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks.

7. Gently fold egg whites into the batter in 3 additions — be careful not to deflate.

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2. Bake

1. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

2. Bake 45–55 minutes until golden and jiggly but set.

3. Cool completely — the cake will settle softly and stay airy.

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3. Make the Cream Cloud Filling

1. In a bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks.

2. Add Greek yogurt, honey/sweetener, lemon zest, and vanilla.

3. Whip gently until thick and silky.

This creates the creamy layer you see in the photos — soft, mousse-like, cloud-light.

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4. Assemble the Cloud Cake

1. Slice the cooled sponge horizontally into 2 layers.

2. Spread all the cream filling in the center.

3. Add the top layer back.

4. Dust with powdered sweetener or add yogurt cream on top.

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✨ Texture (Identical to the Photos)

• Very soft sponge

• Cotton-like fluff

• Thick, creamy, smooth interior

• Light, cool, cloud-like mouthfeel

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🫒 Mediterranean Flavor Options

• Add 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to the sponge for depth

• Add 1–2 tbsp orange blossom water or rose water

• Add lemon–honey glaze on top (optional)

• Use sheep’s milk Greek yogurt for authenticity

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🍬 Sugar-Free Version

Replace ALL sugar/honey with:

• Erythritol or monk fruit in the sponge

• Powdered monk fruit in the cream
  Absolutely no sugar needed — still sweet, airy, and decadent.