Best 11 Cloud Cake Recipes

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Cloud cake, also known as cotton cake, is a delightful and fluffy confection that has captured the hearts of dessert enthusiasts worldwide. Originating in Japan, this unique cake has taken the culinary world by storm with its pillowy texture, ethereal lightness, and delicate flavor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, discovering the secrets behind creating the perfect cloud cake is an adventure worth embarking on. Let's delve into the world of cloud cakes and uncover the techniques and ingredients that will help you achieve the ultimate cloud-like experience.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CLOUD CAKE



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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, minimum 70 percent cocoa solids
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
6 eggs, 2 whole, 4 separated
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur, optional (recommended: Cointreau)
1 orange, zested
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur, optional (recommended: Cointreau)
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of the cake pan with baking parchment.
  • Melt the chocolate either in a double boiler or a microwave, add the butter and let melt in the warm chocolate.
  • Beat the 2 whole eggs and 4 egg yolks with 1/3 cup of the sugar, then gently add the chocolate mixture, the orange-flavored liqueur and the orange zest.
  • In another bowl, whisk the 4 egg whites until foamy, then gradually add the remaining sugar and whisk until the whites hold their shape but are not too stiff. Lighten the chocolate mixture with a dollop of egg whites, and then fold in the rest of the whites. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cake is risen and cracked and the center is no long wobbly. Cool the cake in its pan on a wire rack; the middle will sink as it cools.
  • When you are ready to eat, place the still pan-bound cake on a cake stand or plate for serving and carefully remove the sides of the pan from the cake. Don't worry about cracks or rough edges, it's the crater look we're going for here. Whip the cream until it's soft and then add the vanilla and orange-flavored liqueur and continue whisking until the cream is firm but not stiff. Fill the crater of the cake with the whipped cream, easing it out gently towards the edges of the cake, and dust the top lightly with cocoa powder pushed through a tea-strainer.

COCONUT CLOUD CAKE



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This cake truly is as light as a cloud and tastes like heaven! At first glance, the frosting may seem intimidating, but it is foolproof!

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 3h50m

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick spray, for the baking dish
3 large egg whites
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
One 13.5-ounce can coconut milk, stirred
1/2 cup fresh coconut water (refrigerated, not shelf-stable)
2 tablespoons honey
One 6-ounce bag sweetened flaked coconut, such as Baker's Angel Flake
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup fresh coconut water (refrigerated, not shelf-stable)
3 large egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Place the egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 4 to 5 minutes. Gently remove the egg whites from the mixer to a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Combine the sugar and butter in the bowl of the mixer and cream together, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally, until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and whip an additional 30 seconds to incorporate.
  • In another medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder and fine salt. With the mixer on low speed, pour half the coconut milk into the butter and sugar mixture. Turn the mixer off and add half the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until the dry ingredients are just incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Repeat this process with the remaining coconut milk and dry ingredients.
  • Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter. Pour the batter into the greased baking dish. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  • For the coconut syrup: Place the coconut water and honey in a microwave-safe container. Microwave until the honey is dissolved, about 1 minute. Poke the surface of the cake with the tines of a fork. Brush the cake with the warm syrup. Sprinkle the flaked coconut evenly over the cake.
  • For the frosting: Place the sugar and coconut water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Let boil for 2 minutes before you add it to the egg whites (see below).
  • Meanwhile, place the egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract. Reduce the speed to the lowest setting and slowly pour the hot sugar syrup into the egg whites. Continue to drizzle until all the syrup has been added. Then, turn the mixer up to high speed and whip until the frosting becomes thick, glossy and holds stiff peaks, about 3 minutes more. The frosting should be used to decorate the cake immediately.
  • Scrape the frosting onto the center of the cake in a large mound. Push outward with an offset spatula, spreading the frosting over the surface of the cake and making cloudlike swirls to cover completely.

BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE CLOUD CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
3/4 cup freshly brewed coffee
7 ounces bittersweet chocolate (62 percent) finely chopped
2/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brandy
3 large eggs, separated plus 3 egg whites
1/3 cup cake flour
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Chocolate Glaze, recipe follows
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and position rack in the center.
  • Pour 1/2 -inch water into a large roasting pan and place in oven. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Line the bottom of the pan with a round of parchment paper, cut to fit. Butter the paper. Wrap the outside of the pan tightly with a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Put 1 cup of sugar and the coffee in a medium saucepan over a high heat. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Remove from the heat add the chocolate and return to low heat. Keep stirring over heat until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder and salt until smooth. Add brandy. Whisk in the egg yolks until no trace of yolk is left. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Whisk the flour into the chocolate mixture.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the 6 egg whites with the cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and beat on high until peaks are almost stiff.
  • Stir about 1/4 of the egg whites into chocolate mixture (no need to fold at this point). Then gently fold in the remaining whites, 1/3 at a time, until no streaks of white remain. Pour into pan and smooth top. Bake in water bath for 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it. Place cake on wire rack and let cool to room temperature. Remove sides of pan and carefully invert cake onto cardboard cake round or flat plate. Chill for at least 2 hours before glazing.
  • Remove the cake from the refrigerator and place it on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Pour the chocolate glaze over the cake, covering it completely; spread evenly with a metal spatula. Serve the cake immediately or refrigerate. Bring the cake to room temperature before serving.
  • Put chocolate in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a gentle boil. Whisk in the honey. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and let the mixture stand for 30 seconds to melt the chocolate. Whisk the mixture until smooth. Cover the surface of the glaze with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

COCONUT CLOUD CAKE



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This light, flavorful dessert, filled and topped with seven-minute frosting and coconut, is a little slice of heaven.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large egg whites
1 1/4 cups sugar
5 tablespoons cold water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sifted cake flour
1 1/2 cups superfine sugar
14 large egg whites (1 3/4 cups), room temperature
1 tablespoon warm water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 4 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. With a fine sieve, sift together flour and 3/4 cups sugar four times.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed, beat together egg whites and water until foamy. Add salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Increase speed to medium-high and sprinkle in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat until stiff but not dry.
  • Transfer to a large bowl. In six additions, sift dry ingredients over meringue, folding in quickly but gently.
  • Pour batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan with removable bottom. Smooth top with an offset spatula. Run a knife through batter to release air bubbles. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden brown and springy to touch.
  • Invert pan on its legs or over the neck of a glass bottle, and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Make the frosting: In the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer set over a saucepan of simmering water, combine egg whites, sugar, water, and cream of tartar. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Attach the bowl to a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat the mixture on high speed until glossy and voluminous, about 7 minutes. Beat in the vanilla.
  • Carefully run a long offset spatula or knife around the inner and outer perimeter of the cake pan to release cake.
  • Place on a plate, bottom side up. Using a long serrated knife, carefully slice off 1 1/2 inches from the top of the cake, being sure not to break the layer. Set aside. Cut out a 1-inch-wide, 1-inch-deep channel halfway between the center and edge of cake. Spread icing into channel and over entire layer. Sprinkle with coconut.
  • Gently place reserved layer on top and ice with remaining frosting. Sprinkle with coconut and serve immediately.

CHOCOLATE CLOUD CAKE



Chocolate Cloud Cake image

Make and share this Chocolate Cloud Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GinnyP

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate or 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces, softened
6 large eggs, 2 whole, 4 separated
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cognac (optional) or 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (optional)
1 orange, zest of, grated
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, well chilled
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
unsweetened cocoa powder, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Line the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with a round of wax paper; do not butter the pan.
  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in a bowl set over hot water.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter until melted; set aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk the two whole eggs and the 4 egg yolks with 1/2 cup of the sugar just until blended.
  • Whisk in the warm chocolate mixture.
  • Whisk in the optional cognac or Grand Marnier and the optional orange zest.
  • In another bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the 4 egg whites until foamy.
  • Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and beat until the whites form soft mounds that hold their shape, but are not quite stiff.
  • Stir about 1/4 of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it; gently fold in the remaining whites.
  • Pour the batter into the pan; smooth the top.
  • Bake until the top of the cake is puffed and cracked and the center is no longer wobbly, usually 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Do not overbake.
  • Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack; the cake will sink as it cools, forming a crater with high sides.
  • FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING: At serving time, whip the cream with the confectioner's sugar and vanilla until not quite stiff.
  • With a spatula, carefully fill the crater of the cake with the whipped cream, pushing it gently to the edges.
  • Dust the top lightly with cocoa powder.
  • Run the tip of a knife around the edges of the cake; carefully remove the sides of the pan and serve.

COCONUT CLOUD CAKE



Coconut Cloud Cake image

WOW! This is one mighty good coconut cake. It's a coconut lover's dream (even if you somewhat like coconut you'll adore this cake). Bursting with coconut flavor in every layer, the cake is super moist and tender. Poking holes in the cake and pouring the cream of coconut over it takes the good cake to a whole new level of...

Provided by Kathy Sterling

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

WHITE COCONUT CAKE
2 3/4 c unbleached cake flour (I use Swans Down)
1 3/4 c granulated sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
12 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
4 large egg whites
1 large egg
1 c heavy cream
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 Tbsp coconut extract
1 can(s) cream of coconut (15 oz)
COCONUT WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING
1 pkg cream cheese, room temperature (8 oz)
1/2 c granulated sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tsp coconut extract
2 c heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 c sweetened coconut, shredded (I use Baker's Coconut)

Steps:

  • 1. CAKE DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 pan, or spray with baking spray. (This could also be made into cupcakes or 2 8" layers.)
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed to combine.
  • 3. Gradually beat in softened butter and mix until crumbly. Beat in egg whites, one at a time. Beat in whole egg.
  • 4. In a separate small bowl, whisk heavy cream and extracts together.
  • 5. Slowly stir this mixture into the cake batter, beating the mixture until fluffy, about 3 minutes (depending on the speed of your mixer).
  • 6. Pour batter into pan. I always "burp" my cakes by bouncing them on the countertops to release any bubbles, making the cake denser without a lot of holes.
  • 7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
  • 8. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, poke holes throughout the cake with a fork.
  • 9. Pour cream of coconut over the top, letting it absorb into the cake. Cool thoroughly before frosting.
  • 10. FROSTING: Note: Cold mixing bowl and utensils work best when making the icing. In a large mixing bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and coconut extract together. Mix on medium speed until smooth, with no lumps.
  • 11. Slowly add the heavy whipping cream.
  • 12. Beat on high until the cream forms stiff peaks (about 3 to 5 minutes). Scrape sides and bottom of the bowl several times while mixing.
  • 13. Spread whipped icing over cake and top with coconut. Store in a tightly covered pan in the refrigerator.

CLOUD CAKE



Cloud Cake image

We take the guesswork out of making caramel with our foolproof microwave method. After it cools, chop and sprinkle over the cake for a sweet crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 3h45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pans
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
6 large egg whites, room temperature
Pinch of cream of tartar
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch of coarse salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 large egg yolks
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
Nonstick cooking spray
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Meringue: Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Butter three 8-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms and sides with parchment, leaving at least 1/2 inch extra on sides; butter parchment. Pulse sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a food processor until finely ground.
  • With a mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Beat in sugar mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, then beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 5 minutes more. Divide mixture among pans; smooth tops. Bake 1 hour, then turn off oven and prop open door. Let cool 1 hour. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cool completely.
  • Cream: In a bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt. In a saucepan, combine buttermilk, yolks, and vanilla pod and seeds; place over medium heat. Gradually whisk in sugar mixture. Cook, stirring, until just boiling, about 9 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on solids; press plastic wrap directly on surface and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
  • Caramel: Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Stir together sugar and corn syrup in a microwave-proof bowl. Microwave on high 3 minutes, stirring after each minute. Stir again, then microwave just until golden and caramelized, about 15 seconds more. Immediately pour mixture onto prepared sheet and let cool until firm. Remove from sheet; finely chop.
  • Using parchment, lift meringue cakes from pans; discard parchment. Carefully place one cake on a platter or cake stand. Spread half of cream on top. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons caramel. Repeat with second cake layer, remaining cream, and 3 more tablespoons caramel. Top with whipped cream and remaining caramel; serve immediately.

COCONUT CLOUD CAKE



Coconut Cloud Cake image

This light, flavorful dessert is a little slice of heaven. I can imagine it replacing the coconut with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or some other deliciousness.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sifted cake flour
1 1/2 cups superfine sugar
14 large egg whites, room temperature (1 3/4 cups)
1 tablespoon warm water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large egg whites
1 1/4 cups sugar
5 tablespoons cold water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 -4 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. With a fine sieve, sift together flour and 3/4 cups sugar four times.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed, beat together egg whites and water until foamy. Add salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Increase speed to medium-high and sprinkle in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat until stiff but not dry.
  • Transfer to a large bowl. In six additions, sift dry ingredients over meringue, folding in quickly but gently.
  • Pour batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan with removable bottom. Smooth top with an offset spatula. Run a knife through batter to release air bubbles. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden brown and springy to touch.
  • Invert pan on its legs or over the neck of a glass bottle, and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Make the frosting: In the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer set over a saucepan of simmering water, combine egg whites, sugar, water, and cream of tartar. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Attach the bowl to a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat the mixture on high speed until glossy and voluminous, about 7 minutes. Beat in the vanilla.
  • Carefully run a long offset spatula or knife around the inner and outer perimeter of the cake pan to release cake.
  • Place on a plate, bottom side up. Using a long serrated knife, carefully slice off 1 1/2 inches from the top of the cake, being sure not to break the layer. Set aside. Cut out a 1-inch-wide, 1-inch-deep channel halfway between the center and edge of cake. Spread icing into channel and over entire layer. Sprinkle with coconut.
  • Gently place reserved layer on top and ice with remaining frosting. Sprinkle with coconut and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.9, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 6.8, Sodium 283.6, Carbohydrate 79.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 64.9, Protein 8

PEACH CLOUD CAKE



Peach Cloud Cake image

This cake got its name from my husband who said it was so light and fluffy like a cloud

Provided by Phyllis Garard

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 20

CAKE
1 box white cake mix
1/2 c oil
1/2 c pureed peaches (i used 2 16 oz cans drained)
1/2 c peach juice from can
2 tsp cinnamon extract
TOPPING
2 small pkg peach jello
1 c boiling water
1 tsp cinnamon extract
1/2 c peach puree with juice (just under 1/2 c.)
1/2 c sour peach schnapps just under 1/2 c.) or (peach soda if you can find it for non-alcoholic)
FROSTING
1--16oz can(s) vanilla frosting
1 c powdered sugar
1 stick softened unsalted butter
1 tsp cinnamon extract
1 pkg peach koolaid or peach sugar free drink mix (i used great value peach drink mix)
1 pkg mango koolaid (you don't have to use both pkg i did as an experiment)
pureed peaches till spreading consistantly

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and lightly flour 2-9 in. cake pans. Mix the cake mix, oil, eggs, measure the 2 tea of extract into measuring cup and add enough peach juice to equal 1/2 cup for at least 2 minutes until well blended. Bake at 350 for 27 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. While still warm. Poke holes in cake. Mix jello and boiling water until dissolved, Add 1 tea. extract to a 2 cup measure and add peach puree and schnapps to equal 2 cups and gently pour 1/2 over each cake in pans (1 cup per cake layer) and let cool completely When the cake has cooled mix the vanilla frosting, dry koolaid, stick of butter, extract, and powdered sugar and enough puree to make spreading consistancy and well blended. then frost as you would any layered cake. ENJOY!! Can be made in 9x13 in pan just need to adjust cooking time.

ANGLE CLOUD CAKE



Angle Cloud Cake image

very light refreshing cake...a favorite at the office. Once you make the basic recipe, it is easy to be creative. I also make this with marichino cherries, large jar, half of the jar with juice gets chopped and used like the pineapple, the other half gets placed in and on the cake. I also use chocolate pudding and cool whip with...

Provided by Joanne DiNardo

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 angel food cake
8 oz cool whip
1 pkg vanilla instant pudding
1 small can(s) crushed pineapple in juice
strawberries, fresh
blueberries, fresh
any other fruit

Steps:

  • 1. Place pineapple with juice in a medium bowl, mix in the dry pudding...then fold in the cool whip.
  • 2. cut angel food cake in half horizontally...used half of cool whip mixture on the bottom layer...top with sliced strawberries, sprinkle on blueberries, raspberries or any other bite sized fruit. Place other angel food layer on top, top that one with the other half of cool whip mixture, and invert whole ripe strawberries on top. Refrigerate until serving.

CHOCOLATE CLOUD CAKE RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Chocolate Cloud Cake Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by á-25087

Number Of Ingredients 11

FINISHING TOUCHES:
8 ounces best-quality bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces, softened
6 large eggs, 2 whole, 4 separated
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cognac or Grand Marnier (optional)
Grated zest of 1 orange, preferably organic (optional)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Unsweetened cocoa powder, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with a round of wax paper. (Do not butter the pan or the paper, that's a definite no-no.) Melt the chocolate in a bowl set over but not touching gently simmering water. Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk in the butter until it's melted. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk the 2 whole eggs and the 4 egg yolks with 1/2 cup of the sugar just until blended. Slowly whisk in the warm chocolate mixture. Whisk in the cognac or Grand Marnier and the orange zest, if using. In another bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the 4 egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and beat until the whites form soft peaks that hold their shape but aren't quite stiff. Gently, gently fold about 1/4 of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining whites. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Bake the cake until the top is puffed and cracked and the center is no longer wobbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Be careful not to over-bake the cake. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack. The center of the cake will sink as it cools, forming a sort of crater. Put the finishing touches on the cake: When ready to serve, whip the cream with the confectioners' sugar and vanilla until not quite stiff. Using a spatula, carefully fill the sunken center of the cake with the whipped cream, pushing the billowy cream gently all the way to the edges of the cake in decorative swoops and swirls. Sprinkle the top lightly with cocoa powder. Run the tip of a knife around the edge of the cake, carefully remove the side of the pan, and serve.

Tips:

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the cake rises evenly and bakes through properly.
  • Don't open the oven door during baking. This can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • For a lighter cake, use 7 egg whites instead of 5 whole eggs.
  • To make a chocolate cloud cake, add 1 cup of cocoa powder to the batter.
  • For a funfetti cloud cake, add 1 cup of rainbow sprinkles to the batter.

Conclusion:

Cloud cake is a light and fluffy cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can create a delicious and impressive cloud cake that will be sure to please everyone.

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