Fluffy Yogurt Cloud Cake (Printable Version)

Light, airy cake with yogurt tang, ideal for teatime or dessert. Simple ingredients create impressive results.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3 large eggs, separated
06 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat recommended
07 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 1 tsp lemon zest

→ For Dusting

10 - Powdered sugar

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line bottom of 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper, leaving sides ungreased.
02 - Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl until evenly blended.
03 - Whisk egg yolks, Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, vanilla, and lemon zest in large bowl until smooth.
04 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir just until combined.
05 - Beat egg whites with electric mixer in clean bowl until stiff peaks form.
06 - Gently fold one-third of beaten egg whites into batter to lighten. Fold in remaining egg whites carefully to maintain air volume.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top evenly.
08 - Bake 35–40 minutes until golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
09 - Cool in pan 10 minutes. Run knife around edges, invert onto wire rack, and cool completely.
10 - Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is somewhere between a soufflé and a cloud yet sturdy enough to slice cleanly
  • It uses pantry staples you probably already have right now
  • The tangy yogurt balances the sweetness without feeling heavy
02 -
  • Do not grease the pan sides or the cake will not climb properly and you lose height
  • Any trace of yolk or fat in your egg white bowl will prevent them from reaching stiff peaks
  • The center may look slightly underbaked when you take it out but it will finish cooking while cooling
03 -
  • Use room temperature eggs and yogurt for better volume and smoother incorporation
  • Fold with a rubber spatula using a gentle over-under motion to preserve air bubbles

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