Description
Looking for the best light cloud cake? This easy and elegant dessert is quick, healthy, and perfect for special occasions! With fluffy vanilla sponge and airy whipped cream, these simple cake ideas are great for spring, summer, or anytime you need a beautiful and delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour muffin pan or molds.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat eggs and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Fold in dry ingredients, then milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour into molds and bake 15–18 minutes. Cool on rack.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks.
- Slice cooled cakes in half. Fill with cream and top with more cream.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
- Don’t overmix to keep batter light.
- Add lemon zest for a citrusy twist.
- Store whipped cream separately if making ahead.
- Serve with berries for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg