Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake (Print Version)

A delicate, airy cake with creamy yogurt and lemon zest. This light dessert offers a cloud-like texture perfect for elegant servings with fresh berries.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup cornstarch
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 4 large eggs, separated
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
07 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
08 - 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ For Serving

11 - Powdered sugar for dusting
12 - Fresh berries or fruit

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper, leaving the sides ungreased.
02 - Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside for later use.
03 - Whisk egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar until pale and creamy. Blend in oil, yogurt, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain the light texture.
05 - Beat egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
06 - Lighten the batter by folding in one-third of the beaten egg whites. Gently incorporate the remaining egg whites in two more additions, using a folding motion to preserve air pockets.
07 - Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Smooth the surface with a spatula, ensuring an even layer.
08 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge, carefully invert onto a wire rack, and remove the parchment paper. Allow to cool completely.
10 - Dust the cooled cake generously with powdered sugar. Serve with fresh berries or fruit if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is impossible to describe without using words like ethereal weightless and straight up dreamy
  • It manages to feel fancy enough for company while being humble enough for a Tuesday afternoon treat
  • The yogurt keeps it incredibly moist while the egg whites create this floating on air sensation
02 -
  • Do not grease the sides of your pan or the cake cannot climb and rise properly
  • Room temperature eggs will whip up higher and incorporate more easily than cold ones
  • The folding technique matters more than almost anything so use a light hand and stop as soon as the whites disappear
03 -
  • Use a metal bowl and make sure it is completely grease free before whipping egg whites
  • Resist the urge to open the oven door during baking or the cake might collapse

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