Description
This Light & Fluffy Cloud Cake is a delicate and airy dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like cake flour, egg whites, and vanilla, this cake achieves a soft, cloud-like texture that melts in your mouth. Its subtle sweetness and light frosting make it a heavenly treat for those who enjoy a classic, modestly sweet cake without heaviness.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Batter
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking and ensure easy cake removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. This aerates the batter and gives the cake its characteristic fluffiness.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together the whole milk (or non-dairy alternative), melted unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract until smooth and uniformly combined.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently but thoroughly to create a smooth batter without overmixing.
- Fold in Egg Whites: Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter using a spatula. This step keeps the batter light and airy, preserving the fluffy texture of the cake.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cakes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool fully. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar as a light frosting or decorate as desired before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond, soy, or oat milk.
- Ensure egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks but not overbeaten to avoid dryness.
- Handle the folding gently to keep air in the batter for maximum fluffiness.
- This cake is best served the same day but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Optional: Add fresh berries or a light whipped cream topping for extra flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: light cake, fluffy cake, cloud cake, easy dessert, airy sponge cake, homemade cake, vanilla cake
