Light & Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake
Light & Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake is a delightful dessert that combines an airy texture with a refreshing flavor, making it the perfect guilt-free indulgence. With yogurt as the star ingredient, this cake boasts nutritional benefits while remaining simple to prepare. In just over an hour, you can create a stunning dessert that will impress guests or satisfy your sweet cravings anytime. Perfect for gatherings or as a wholesome snack, this cake is light yet indulgent.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek or full-fat)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix yogurt and egg yolks until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold one-third of the egg whites into the yogurt batter, then carefully fold in the remaining egg whites.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before transferring to a wire rack; dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg