The Ultimate Soft and Airy Cloud Cake

If you love desserts that are light, delicate, and incredibly soft, this Easy Cloud Cake is a recipe worth trying. This beautiful foam cake gets its signature airy texture from carefully whipped egg whites rather than heavy butter or traditional chemical leaveners.

The result is a pillowy, tender sponge with a subtle sweetness and an exceptionally light crumb. Serve it simply with powdered sugar, fresh berries, or a spoonful of whipped cream for an elegant homemade dessert.

Despite its delicate appearance, this cake requires only a handful of basic ingredients and a few important techniques.

Why You’ll Love This Cloud Cake

• Exceptionally light and airy texture
• Soft, delicate, melt-in-your-mouth crumb
• Made with simple pantry ingredients
• No butter required
• Beautiful served with fresh fruit
• Perfect for afternoon tea and special occasions
• Easy to customize with your favorite toppings

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Bake Time: Approximately 30–35 minutes
• Total Time: About 1 hour
• Servings: 8–10

Ingredients

For the Cloud Cake

• 6 large eggs, separated and brought to room temperature
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, divided into two equal portions
• ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of fine sea salt

Equipment

• 9-inch round cake pan
• Fine-mesh sieve or flour sifter
• Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
• Silicone spatula
• Wire cooling rack

Important: Use an ungreased cake pan for this recipe.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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