Great-Grandma’s Cloud Cake: A Flourless Dessert

👩‍🍳 Preparation

  1. Preheat   oven to 170°C (convection).

  2. In a bowl   , beat the egg yolks   with the sugar until the mixture becomes white and foamy.

  3. Add almond flour   and mix gently.

  4. In another bowl   , beat the egg whites   with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Add a few drops of lemon juice to stiffen them.

  5.  Gently  fold the egg whites into the previously beaten mixture using a spatula, being careful not to break them up.

  6. Pour the batter into   a greased or baking paper-lined baking tin  .

  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes  , until the top is golden brown and the pastry has risen slightly.

  8. Leave   to cool in the tin  , then sprinkle with powdered sugar.

🫶 Grandma’s Advice

  • For an even lighter consistency, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (if you can tolerate starch).

  • Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or red fruit compote.

  • This cake stays fresh for 2-3 days if stored covered at room temperature.