Description
A light and airy Cloud Cake that’s easy to make and impossible to forget. Perfect for gluten-free or low-flour diets, this elegant dessert melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
6 egg whites (room temperature)
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
3/4 cup caster sugar
2 tbsp cake flour or cornstarch
1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
3. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
4. Sift in flour (or cornstarch) and fold gently to combine without deflating.
5. Pour batter into ungreased tube pan and smooth top.
6. Bake 35–40 minutes until lightly golden and springy.
7. Invert pan and let cool completely upside down.
8. Use a serrated knife to gently release cake from pan.
9. Serve with berries, cream, or plain.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use only cornstarch.
Ensure bowl and beaters are grease-free for best egg white volume.
Cool completely before cutting to avoid deflating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg