Description
This yogurt cloud cake is airy, tangy, and perfectly sweet. It is a soft, melt-in-your-mouth dessert that uses simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Add the yogurt mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Whisk egg whites in a clean bowl on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three parts. Keep the air in the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The top should be golden, and a toothpick from the center must come out clean.
- Cool the cake completely in the pan before you slice and serve it.
Notes
- The whipped egg whites give the cake its signature light texture. Fold them gently.
- Use Greek yogurt for the best tangy flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour or the egg whites.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American