If you’re looking for a light, airy dessert, this Easy Cloud Cake is the perfect choice. Made with just five simple ingredients, this soft and creamy cake melts in your mouth and feels like a cross between a cheesecake and a souffle.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Easy Cloud Cake is wonderfully fluffy, delicately sweet, and incredibly simple to make. It’s perfect for beginners, uses minimal ingredients, and delivers bakery-quality results at home. The texture is soft and jiggly, making it a family-friendly dessert everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240g) full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup (240g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar
- Sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Prepare an 8-inch springform pan, line with baking paper, and wrap the base with foil.
- Separate eggs into two bowls (whites and yolks).
- Mix yolks with yogurt, condensed milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift in cornstarch and mix well.
- Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold egg whites into the yolk mixture.
- Pour batter into the pan and place in a water bath.
- Bake for 45 minutes until golden and set.
- Turn off oven, cool inside, then chill for 2 hours.
- Serve your Easy Cloud Cake with powdered sugar and strawberries.
Tips & Tricks
- Use room temperature eggs for better volume
- Fold gently to keep the batter airy
- Avoid over-whipping egg whites
- Use full-fat yogurt for best texture
- Chill overnight for cleaner slices
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour + chilling
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking (Water Bath)
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diet: Halal-friendly, gluten-light
Notes
- Swap strawberries with blueberries or mango
- Add lemon zest for a citrus twist
- Serve chilled for best texture
Nutrition (Approx per slice)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 8g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fat: 10g
FAQ
Why did my cloud cake collapse?
Overmixing or underbaking can cause collapse. Cool slowly in the oven.
Can I make Easy Cloud Cake without a water bath?
It’s not recommended, as the water bath ensures even baking and prevents cracking.
How do I know it’s done?
The top should be golden and slightly jiggly in the center.
Can I use low-fat yogurt?
Yes, but full-fat gives a richer texture.
Is this like cheesecake?
It’s lighter and fluffier than traditional cheesecake.
Storage
- Fridge: Store up to 3 days in airtight container
- Freezer: Freeze slices up to 1 month
- Reheat: Best served chilled or slightly at room temp
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Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup 240g full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup 240g sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar
- Sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Prepare an 8-inch springform pan, line with baking paper, and wrap the base with foil.
- Separate eggs into two bowls (whites and yolks).
- Mix yolks with yogurt, condensed milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift in cornstarch and mix well.
- Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold egg whites into the yolk mixture.
- Pour batter into the pan and place in a water bath.
- Bake for 45 minutes until golden and set.
- Turn off oven, cool inside, then chill for 2 hours.
- Serve your Easy Cloud Cake with powdered sugar and strawberries.
Notes
- Swap strawberries with blueberries or mango
- Add lemon zest for a citrus twist
- Serve chilled for best texture
Conclusion
This Easy Cloud Cake proves that simple ingredients can create something truly special. With its soft, airy texture and delicate sweetness, it’s a dessert you’ll come back to again and again.