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Create Your Own Heavenly Light Cloud Cake

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This Heavenly Light Cloud Cake is the perfect balance of simplicity and elegance. With a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a subtle vanilla flavor, it’s ideal for everything from celebrations to casual gatherings. It uses basic pantry ingredients, requires no special tools, and delivers consistently beautiful results. Whether served plain or topped with fruit and cream, it always impresses with its airy, cloud-like charm.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup cake flour (or sifted all-purpose flour)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for egg white stability)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
  • Fresh fruit or whipped cream, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease only the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper. Leave the sides ungreased.
  2. Separate the eggs carefully. Place egg whites in one large bowl and yolks in another. Ensure there is no yolk in the whites.
  3. Whip the egg whites. Add lemon juice and salt to the whites. Beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add half the sugar. Increase to high speed and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  4. Beat the yolks. Add the remaining sugar to the yolks. Beat until thick, pale, and ribbony, about 3–4 minutes. Add milk and vanilla extract. Mix gently.
  5. Add the flour. Sift the flour into the yolk mixture in two batches. Fold gently with a spatula until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Incorporate the whites. Add one-third of the whipped whites into the yolk batter and stir to lighten. Gently fold in the remaining whites in two batches, using long, sweeping strokes. Do not deflate the mixture.
  7. Pour the batter into the pan. Smooth the surface. Tap the pan lightly to remove large air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and springy. Do not open the oven door during baking. Check for doneness using a toothpick.
  9. Invert to cool. Remove the cake and immediately invert it on a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents it from collapsing and preserves its airy texture.
  10. Release and decorate. Run a thin knife around the edge to release. Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream and fresh fruits if desired.

Notes

Always use room temperature eggs for better volume.

Avoid overmixing to maintain the airy structure.

Do not grease the sides of the pan to allow the cake to rise properly.

Cooling the cake upside down is essential for structure and height.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 45

Find it online: https://recipesmars.com/2025/06/create-your-own-heavenly-light-cloud-cake/