Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake Recipe
Fluffy yogurt cloud cake is light, soft and delicious. It feels like biting into a sweet, airy cloud. This cake is perfect for breakfast, tea time or dessert. Using yogurt makes it tender and moist.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs separated
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
Separate Eggs
- Separate egg whites and yolks into two bowls. Make sure no yolk mixes with whites.
Whisk Yolks
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar, yogurt, vegetable oil and vanilla until smooth.
Sift Dry Ingredients
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together. This keeps the cake soft and light.
Mix Dry with Wet
- Gently fold dry ingredients into egg yolk mixture. Stir until combined, do not overmix.
Whip Egg Whites
- Beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Whites should be fluffy and glossy.
Fold Whites Carefully
- Gently fold whipped egg whites into yolk mixture using a spatula. Keep it airy for fluffy cake.
Pour Batter into Pan
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan. Spread evenly with a spatula.
Bake the Cake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cake should be golden and puffed.
Cool and Serve
- Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Whip egg whites until stiff for maximum fluffiness
- Fold gently to keep air in the batter
- Sift flour to prevent lumps
- Use plain yogurt for light texture
- Dust with powdered sugar for a pretty finish