Christmas Cloud Cake is a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cake made without butter or oil. It has a soufflé-like texture, snowy white crumb, and a lightly sweet vanilla flavor—perfect for topping with whipped cream, powdered sugar, or fresh berries for a festive finish.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cake:
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6 large eggs, separated (room temperature)
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¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar, divided
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½ cup (120g) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup (120ml) whole milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¾ cup (90g) cake flour (or all-purpose, sifted)
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp cream of tartar (or lemon juice)
Optional Toppings:
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Powdered sugar (snowy look ❄️)
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Whipped cream
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Fresh strawberries, raspberries, or cranberries
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White chocolate shavings
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Pan
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Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C)
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Line the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment
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Wrap pan tightly with foil (for water bath)
2️⃣ Make the Egg Yolk Batter
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In a bowl, beat cream cheese + milk until smooth
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Add egg yolks, vanilla, and ¼ cup sugar
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Mix until creamy
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Sift in flour + salt and gently mix until smooth
3️⃣ Whip the Egg Whites
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Beat egg whites with cream of tartar
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Gradually add remaining ½ cup sugar
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Beat until soft, glossy peaks (do NOT overbeat)
4️⃣ Fold Gently
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Fold egg whites into yolk batter in 3 batches
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Use gentle strokes to keep the batter airy
5️⃣ Bake in Water Bath
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Pour batter into pan and tap lightly
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Place pan in a larger tray filled with hot water
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Bake 50–55 minutes until set and lightly golden
6️⃣ Cool Slowly
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Turn oven off, crack door open
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Let cake cool inside for 30 minutes
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Remove and cool completely to prevent collapse
❄️ Serving Ideas (Christmas Style)
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Dust with powdered sugar like fresh snow
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Top with whipped cream & berries
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Add mint leaves or edible gold flakes
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Serve with hot cocoa or mulled wine
⭐ Tips for Perfect Cloud Cake
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Eggs must be room temperature
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Fold slowly to keep air bubbles
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Low heat = fluffy texture
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Do not skip the water bath
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes! Make 1 day ahead and refrigerate. Bring to room temp before serving.
Q: Why did my cake shrink?
Cooling too fast or over-beaten egg whites can cause shrinkage.
Q: Can I add flavor?
Yes! Add lemon zest, orange zest, or almond extract.
