Light-as-Air Lemon Cloud Cake: The Best Recipe for Bright Moments
A delightful and airy lemon cloud cake perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the lemon juice and zest.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- In another bowl, whip the egg whites until peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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