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Cloud Cake Recipe – Light as Air, Luscious as a Dream Recipe

Cloud Cake Recipe – Light as Air, Luscious as a Dream Recipe
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This Cloud Cake recipe offers a light and airy texture achieved by folding whipped egg whites into a creamy cream cheese batter. Baked in a water bath, it emerges moist and luscious, perfect for a delicate dessert that feels like eating a cloud.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 200g (7 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 50g (3 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
  • 100ml (7 tbsp) milk
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 70g (⅓ cup) granulated sugar
  • 40g (⅓ cup) cake flour, sifted

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Line your cake pan with parchment paper on the bottom and sides to prevent sticking. Wrap the outside of the pan with foil to protect it from water seeping in during the water bath baking process.
  2. Make the Base: Place a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water and combine the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, and milk. Stir gently until the mixture is smooth and melted. Remove from heat and cool slightly before whisking in the egg yolks one at a time to incorporate smoothly.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift the cake flour into the base mixture and gently whisk until just combined, ensuring there are no lumps for a smooth batter.
  4. Whip the Egg Whites: In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff and glossy peaks form, creating a stable meringue for airiness.
  5. Combine Gently: Fold the meringue carefully into the cream cheese batter in three parts using a rubber spatula. This gentle folding helps maintain the airy structure essential for the light texture of the cloud cake.
  6. Bake in a Water Bath: Pour the combined batter into the prepared cake pan and tap lightly to release any large air bubbles. Place the pan in a roasting pan filled halfway with hot water. Bake for 45–50 minutes at 160°C (320°F), then reduce oven temperature to 150°C (300°F) and bake an additional 10–15 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the cake rest inside for 15 minutes with the door slightly open before removing.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and better incorporation of air.
  • Folding the meringue gently is crucial to keep the cake light and airy.
  • The water bath prevents the cake from drying out and helps it cook evenly.
  • Do not open the oven door during baking to avoid collapsing the cake.
  • Allow the cake to cool gradually in the oven for better texture and moisture retention.

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Keywords: cloud cake, light cake, cream cheese cake, water bath cake, fluffy dessert, air cake

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