Cloud cake is a light, airy dessert that’s famous for its soft, fluffy texture—almost like eating a sweet cloud ☁️. It’s often similar to a soufflé or a very delicate sponge cake.
🍰 What is “cloud cake”?
There are a few popular versions, but most share these features:
- Very light and jiggly texture
- Made with whipped egg whites (meringue)
- Low in flour (sometimes no flour at all)
- Gently baked, often in a water bath
It’s closely related to desserts like Japanese soufflé cheesecake or chiffon cake.
🧁 Simple Cloud Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 eggs (separated)
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (or a little flour)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar or a few drops lemon juice
- Optional: 2 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
- Separate eggs
- Yolks in one bowl, whites in another
- Whip egg whites
- Add lemon juice/cream of tartar
- Beat until foamy
- Gradually add sugar → beat until soft peaks
- Mix yolks
- Add vanilla + milk (optional)
- Mix until smooth
- Combine gently
- Fold egg whites into yolk mixture
- Don’t overmix (this keeps it airy!)
- Bake
- Pour into a small pan
- Place pan in a tray with hot water (water bath)
- Bake at ~150–160°C for 30–40 minutes
Result
- Soft, fluffy, slightly jiggly cake
- Light sweetness
- Almost melts in your mouth
🍯 Optional toppings
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh fruit
- A drizzle of Honey
- Whipped cream
If you want, I can give you a 3-ingredient viral cloud cake, a chocolate version, or a no-oven method 👍
