All in the blender: Take your blender (or food processor) and add all the ingredients: eggs, cream cheese, sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
A simple mix: Turn on the blender and let the magic happen. In a few seconds, you’ll see the ingredients transform into a smooth, velvety, and homogeneous mixture. There’s no need to first mix the eggs with the sugar, then add the flour… none of that. It’s really that simple!
In the pan: Pour the batter into a 22-24 cm pan, previously greased with butter or lined with parchment paper. I prefer parchment paper for easier and cleaner removal.
In the oven: Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (non-fan assisted) for 45-50 minutes. Here’s a secret: resist the temptation to open the oven door during baking. The cake is developing its soft texture, and opening the oven door could cause it to deflate.
The toothpick test: To ensure it’s cooked to perfection, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, your cake is ready.
Cooling and finishing: Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan. Once cooled, transfer it to a serving plate and dust generously with powdered sugar. This finishing touch isn’t just aesthetically pleasing; it also adds an extra sweetness that pairs perfectly with the cake’s delicate texture.
Secrets of Success: Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
After making this cake dozens of times (yes, I make it twice a week!), I’ve put together a few tips that can make the difference between a good Cloud Cake and an extraordinary one:
Patience pays off: Let the cake cool completely before cutting it. I know it’s hard to resist, but the structure stabilizes during cooling.
The temperature of the ingredients: Use room temperature ingredients. The cream cheese in particular must be soft to blend perfectly.
The height of the pan: Choose a pan with sides at least 5 cm high. The cake will rise during baking and then stabilize.
Storing: Cloud Cake keeps well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. In fact, it’s even better the next day, when the flavors have blended well.
See also Lemon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
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