Yogurt Cloud Cake: soft and light, easy recipe
The Yogurt Cloud Cake is a light and soft dessert like a cloud, perfect for breakfast or snack. Thanks to the bain-marie cooking and the use of yogurt, it results very soft and moist to the right point, with a delicate lemon scent.
Easy to prepare, it will conquer everyone with its lightness.
Also try these desserts with yogurt :
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 10/12
- Cooking methods: Oven, Bain-marie
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
24 cm mold
- 6 eggs
- 12.3 oz yogurt
- 0.75 cups sugar
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups potato starch
- Half packet baking powder
- lemon zest
Tools
Bowls for separating yolks and whites
Electric or manual whisk
Spatula
Cake mold lined with parchment paper
Larger baking pan for bain-marie
Aluminum foil
Steps
For the preparation of the Yogurt Cloud Cake: soft and light, easy recipe watch the video HERE.
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Separate the yolks from the whites. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, half of the sugar, and the lemon zest with the yolks and mix well.
Incorporate the sifted flour and starch, mixing until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form with the remaining sugar. Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the mixture, a little at a time, with movements from bottom to top to avoid deflating them.
Line the mold with parchment paper and pour the mixture inside. Wrap the mold with aluminum foil to avoid water entering. Place the mold in a larger pan and add water up to half the mold (bain-marie cooking). Bake in a preheated oven at 320°F for about 1 hour. Check the cooking with a toothpick: it should come out dry.
Enjoy your meal!
storage & tips:
❄️ Storage
The yogurt cloud cake keeps for 2–3 days at room temperature, covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container. To keep it softer, avoid cutting it too far in advance.
💡 Tips
For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or berries to the mixture
Bain-marie cooking is essential for a soft and moist texture
Also perfect to fill with custard or jam
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What is the yogurt cloud cake?
It is a soft and light dessert, made with yogurt, eggs, flour, and starch. Its soft and moist texture makes it perfect for breakfast, a snack, or as a delicate dessert.
Why is it cooked in a bain-marie?
Bain-marie cooking keeps the cake soft and moist, preventing it from drying out and ensuring a texture as soft as a cloud.
How long does it last?
The cake keeps for 2–3 days at room temperature in an airtight container. It is advisable to cover it to keep it soft.
Can I flavor it differently than lemon?Yes, you can use orange zest, vanilla, cinnamon, or cocoa depending on the flavor you want to achieve.
Can it be filled?
Of course! It is perfect with custard, jam, fresh fruit, or even a light chocolate ganache.
