Description
Light & Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake is a heavenly dessert that feels like a bite of cloud. With its airy texture and delightful blend of vanilla and citrus, this cake transforms any gathering into a memorable occasion. Perfect for brunches or elegant dinners, this recipe is easy enough for novice bakers while impressing even the most experienced. Serve it plain or adorned with fresh fruits or whipped cream for an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (unbleached)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and citrus zest until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For added fluffiness, whip egg whites separately until stiff peaks form before folding them into the batter. - Experiment with yogurt flavors or add seasonal fruits as toppings for variety.