Light & Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake Recipe
Indulge in the delicate and airy delight of this Light & Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake. A fusion of Japanese cheesecake style with the tangy richness of Greek yogurt, this dessert is a true crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- Mix Yogurt Mixture: Whisk together yogurt, egg yolks, half the sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in Egg Whites: Gently fold egg whites into yogurt mixture in three additions. Pour batter into pan.
- Bake: Place pan in a roasting pan with water bath. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set.
- Cool and Serve: Let cake cool in oven, then unmold and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a citrus twist, add 1 teaspoon lemon zest to the batter.
- This cake pairs well with fresh fruit or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
