Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake (Printable)
A light and airy cake featuring creamy yogurt, delicate sweetness, and cloud-like texture—ideal for dessert or afternoon treats.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup cornstarch
03 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 4 large eggs, separated
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
07 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
08 - 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
10 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ For Serving
11 - Powdered sugar for dusting
12 - Fresh berries or fruit
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Do not grease the sides.
02 - Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
03 - Whisk egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar until pale and creamy. Add oil, yogurt, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
05 - Beat egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
06 - Gently fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the batter to lighten it. Fold in the remaining egg whites in two more additions. Do not overmix.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
08 - Bake for 40–45 minutes until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge and invert onto a wire rack. Peel off the parchment and let cool completely.
10 - Dust with powdered sugar and serve with berries if desired.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- The texture is absolutely unreal, like eating a sweet scented cloud that somehow still feels substantial enough to truly satisfy
- It comes together with basic pantry ingredients but tastes like something from a fancy European bakery
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- Do not grease the sides of your pan, the batter literally needs to grip and climb the walls to achieve that impressive rise
- Room temperature egg whites whip up faster and hold more air, so plan ahead and take those eggs out early
03 -
- Add a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to the batter if you want an even brighter, more pronounced citrus flavor
- Make absolutely sure your mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean before whipping the egg whites, even a tiny bit of fat or yolk can prevent them from reaching their full fluffy potential