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Light & Fluffy Cloud Cake

Light & Fluffy Cloud Cake
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Discover how to make a Light & Fluffy Cloud Cake with this easy step-by-step recipe. This airy and delicate sponge cake melts in your mouth, perfect for celebrations, tea time, or any sweet craving. Using simple pantry ingredients, this cake achieves a soft, cloud-like texture with minimal effort and quick preparation, making it a versatile and impressive dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients and Tools: Gather all ingredients at room temperature to ensure even mixing and proper rising. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your cake pan and set it aside.
  2. Beat Egg Whites to Stiff Peaks: Carefully separate egg whites from yolks, ensuring no yolk contaminates the whites. Using a clean, dry bowl, whip the egg whites with a pinch of cream of tartar until stiff peaks form, creating the cake’s iconic fluffiness.
  3. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and prevent lumps for a smooth texture.
  4. Combine Yolks, Sugar, and Milk: In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with sugar until creamy and pale. Gradually add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined to enrich the batter with moisture and flavor.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Fold in Egg Whites: Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the yolk mixture in small batches to maintain airiness. Then carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the batter in thirds, preserving volume and light texture.
  6. Bake and Cool: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan to maintain shape and softness.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for easier whipping and better air incorporation.
  • Fold ingredients gently to avoid deflating the airy batter.
  • Lightly grease the pan but avoid heavy coating to help the cake climb the pan sides and rise well.
  • Use an oven thermometer for accurate baking temperature to prevent sinking or dryness.
  • Use fresh baking powder for effective rising and freshest flavor.

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