Description
An ultra-light, airy yogurt cloud cake with a soft, fluffy texture and delicate tang, perfect for a low-key yet elegant dessert.
Ingredients
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Eggs, separated
- Granulated sugar
- Cornstarch
- Vanilla extract
- Lemon zest (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper.
- 2. Whisk egg yolks with yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and cornstarch until smooth.
- 3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add sugar and beat until soft peaks form.
- 4. Gently fold the egg whites into the yogurt mixture in batches, keeping the batter airy.
- 5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- 6. Place the pan in a water bath and bake until the cake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- 7. Turn off the oven and let the cake cool inside with the door cracked.
- 8. Remove from oven, cool completely, then refrigerate to fully set.
- 9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix when folding to keep the cake light.
- Cooling slowly prevents cracking.
- Serve chilled for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: yogurt cloud cake, fluffy cake, light dessert, yogurt cake