Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake (Print Version)

Light and airy cake with delicate tang from yogurt, perfect for teatime or as a refreshing dessert option.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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
07 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

→ For Dusting

10 - Powdered sugar

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line bottom of 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Leave sides ungreased.
02 - Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl until uniform.
03 - Whisk egg yolks, Greek yogurt, oil, vanilla, and lemon zest in large bowl until smooth.
04 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Beat egg whites with electric mixer in clean bowl until stiff peaks form.
06 - Fold one-third of beaten egg whites into batter to lighten. Gently fold in remaining whites, preserving air pockets.
07 - Transfer batter to prepared pan. Smooth top with spatula.
08 - Bake 35-40 minutes until golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
09 - Let cool in pan 10 minutes. Run knife around edges, invert onto wire rack. Cool completely.
10 - Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt creates this impossibly fluffy texture while adding a subtle tang that keeps every bite interesting
  • It comes together with ingredients you probably already have but tastes like something from a fancy bakery
02 -
  • The most critical lesson is that even a single drop of yolk or fat in your egg whites will prevent them from reaching their full fluffy potential
  • Folding is not stirring, use a rubber spatula and cut through the middle then scrape up the sides to combine without deflating
03 -
  • Room temperature eggs separate more easily and whip up faster than cold ones
  • The ungreased pan sides help the cake climb higher creating that impressive rise

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