Sure! Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for a “Cloud Cake,” which is a light, fluffy, and airy cake that feels like eating a cloud. It’s often made with a chiffon or sponge cake base. Here’s a basic version:
Cloud Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional, helps with fluffiness)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Whipped Cream (Optional topping):
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients:
- In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Prepare the wet ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until they become light and creamy.
- Add the softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Beat the egg whites:
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites (with cream of tartar, if using) with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the mixtures:
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cake batter in small additions. Use a rubber spatula and fold the mixture carefully to retain the airiness.
- Bake the cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown on top and have risen beautifully.
- Cool the cake:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the whipped cream (optional):
- In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Serve:
- Once the cake has cooled, you can either dust the top with powdered sugar or spread a layer of whipped cream. For an extra touch, you can decorate with fresh berries or fruit.
- Enjoy!
- Slice and enjoy this light, airy, cloud-like cake!
