Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake (Printable version)
Light, airy cake with yogurt tang, ideal for teatime or dessert. Easy preparation with simple ingredients.
# List of ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 3 large eggs, separated
06 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat recommended
07 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
→ For Dusting
10 - Powdered sugar
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Leave the sides ungreased to help the cake rise properly.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well incorporated.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Do not overmix as this will affect the cake's texture.
05 - In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. The whites should hold their shape when the beaters are lifted.
06 - Gently fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the batter to lighten it. Then carefully fold in the remaining egg whites, using a rubber spatula and retaining as much air as possible.
07 - Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving. Slice and enjoy as a light dessert or teatime treat.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The yogurt creates this incredible moist crumb that stays fresh for days unlike most airy cakes that dry out overnight
- You probably have everything in your kitchen right now no special ingredients or last minute grocery runs needed
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- The greased pan rule does not apply here this cake needs to climb up ungreased sides to achieve proper rise
- Folding the egg whites feels tedious but rushing this step is exactly how you end up with a dense cake instead of a cloud
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- Use a copper or stainless steel bowl for whipping egg whites they whip up higher and more stable
- Wait until the very last second to separate eggs if your kitchen is warm cold whites whip better