Light & Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake
A Soft, Airy Cake That Melts in Your Mouth
This Yogurt Cloud Cake is incredibly light, moist, and gently sweet—almost like eating a sweet cloud. Made with simple pantry ingredients and creamy yogurt, it’s perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a delicate dessert. No heavy buttercream, no dense crumb—just pure softness in every bite.
🧾 Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- ½ cup (120 g) plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (95 g) cake flour (or all-purpose flour, sifted)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ins:
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- 1 tablespoon honey (for extra moisture)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
🥣 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C)
- Line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper
- Do not grease the sides (helps cake rise)
Step 2: Mix Egg Yolks
In a bowl, whisk together:
- Egg yolks
- Yogurt
- Oil
- ¼ cup sugar
- Vanilla extract
Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
Sift together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
Gently fold into yolk mixture until smooth.
Do not overmix.
Step 4: Whip Egg Whites
In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
Gradually add remaining ¼ cup sugar, beating until:
- Soft peaks form
- Mixture looks glossy and fluffy
Step 5: Fold Batter
Gently fold egg whites into batter in 3 additions.
Use a spatula with light motions to keep air in the batter.
Step 6: Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Tap gently to release large air bubbles.
Bake for 45–55 minutes until:
- Top is lightly golden
- Toothpick comes out clean
- Cake springs back when touched
Step 7: Cool
Turn oven off and leave cake inside with door slightly open for 10 minutes.
Remove and cool completely before unmolding.
🍓 Serving Ideas
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Top with whipped cream
- Add fresh berries
- Drizzle with honey
- Serve with fruit compote
💡 Tips for Perfect Cloud Cake
- Use room-temperature eggs
- Sift flour for extra lightness
- Fold gently to avoid deflating
- Don’t overbake—it should stay pale
- Store covered at room temp for 1 day or refrigerate for 3 days
❄️ Storage
- Room temp: 24 hours
- Fridge: Up to 3 days
- Freezer: Up to 1 month (wrap tightly)
⭐ Final Thoughts
This Light & Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake is proof that simple ingredients can create something magical. It’s soft, airy, not too sweet, and perfect for any time of day.
One bite and you’ll understand why it’s called a cloud cake ☁️🍰
