Prepare the ingredients: Separate the eggs into whites and yolks in a bowl. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff.
Egg mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the melted butter, mascarpone cheese (or cottage cheese) and vanilla extract. Mix everything thoroughly.
Mix the ingredients: Gently mix the beaten egg whites with the yolk mixture, gradually adding so that it does not collapse.
Baking: Pour the mixture into a baking tin (preferably 24 cm in diameter) lined with baking paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 160 °C for about 40-45 minutes, until the dough is golden brown and soft to the touch.
Cooling: Let the cake cool in the tin until it has a cloud-like consistency.
Serving and storage tips:
Serving: The cake tastes best when cooled. It can be served with whipped cream, fresh fruit or sprinkled with icing sugar. It is light and delicate, making it a perfect complement to tea or coffee.
Storage: Store the cake in the refrigerator in an airtight container to preserve its freshness. It can be stored for 2-3 days, but tastes best within the first 24 hours after baking.
Variations:
Chocolate: Add 50g of cocoa or melted chocolate to the egg mixture to make a chocolate version of the cloud cake.
Fruit: Mix chopped fruit such as raspberries, blueberries or strawberries into the batter to add fruity flavour and colour.
Sugar-free: You can replace the sugar with a natural sweetener (e.g. stevia or erythritol) for a low-calorie version.
Frequently asked questions:
1. Can I use a different type of cheese instead of the mascarpone?
Yes, you can use cottage cheese or cream cheese, but make sure it is well drained so that the cake does not become too wet.
2. What should I do if the cake falls after baking?
This is a natural process, especially with flourless dough. If it falls, it will still be delicious and fluffy inside.
3. Can this cake be frozen?
The cake tastes best fresh, but it can be frozen for a short time. Remember to wrap them well so they don’t absorb freezer odors.
4. What topping goes best with this cake?
Fresh fruit goes perfectly with it, especially blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. You can also serve it with whipped cream or fruit mousse.
This cloud cake recipe is a real treasure trove of flavors that impresses with its simplicity and unique texture!
