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Light & Fluffy Cloud Cake

Light & Fluffy Cloud Cake: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delight

Light & Fluffy Cloud Cake is a melt-in-your-mouth dessert that offers an ethereal texture and is quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Cake Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No direct substitutions recommended.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh.
  • 6 large Egg Whites Must be whipped to stiff peaks.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can be swapped with a non-dairy alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract Can replace with almond or lemon extract.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Coconut oil for dairy-free option.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Use a sugar substitute for lower-calorie option.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Handheld mixer
  • rubber spatula
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Light & Fluffy Cloud Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar.
  3. Beat the egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Blend the whole milk, melted butter, and pure vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three additions.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cakes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cakes on wire racks for 10 minutes before turning out to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and allow dairy items to reach room temperature before mixing.

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