Flourless Cloud Cake – A Traditional Recipe from My Great Grandmother

Flourless cloud cake – A traditional recipe from my great-grandmother
Presentation:
Cloud cake is an extraordinary dessert combining lightness and flavor, completely flourless. Its recipe is passed down from generation to generation in my family, and the history of this cake goes back to my great-grandmother. Although it may look unusual, it is thanks to its simplicity and unique flavor that it has won the hearts of many people. Thanks to this version, you can enjoy the classic, homemade taste, without worrying about gluten.

Ingredients:
6 eggs
200 g sugar
200 g butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
200 g mascarpone or cottage
cheese 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pinch salt
Method of preparation:

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Preparation of the ingredients: In a bowl, separate the whites from the yolks. Whisk the egg whites until stiff with a pinch of salt. Egg mass: In a bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the melted butter, mascarpone (or cottage cheese) and vanilla extract. Mix everything well.

Mixing the ingredients: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the egg yolk mixture, gradually adding it to prevent it from falling.

Baking: Pour the mixture into a mould (preferably 24 cm in diameter) covered with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C for about 40-45 minutes, until the cake is golden brown and soft to the touch.

Cooling: Let the cake cool in its pan so that it takes on its cloudy consistency.

Serving and storage tips:
Serving: This cake is best fresh. It can be served with whipped cream, fresh fruit, or dusted with icing sugar. Light and delicate, it goes perfectly with tea or coffee.

Storage: Store the cake in the refrigerator in an airtight container to preserve its freshness. It will keep for 2 to 3 days, but its flavor is best within 24 hours of cooking.

Variants:

Chocolate: Add 50g of cocoa or melted chocolate to the egg mixture to create a chocolatey version of the cloud cake.

Fruit: Mix chopped fruit, such as raspberries, blueberries or strawberries, to give it a fruity flavour and colour.

Sugar-free: You can replace sugar with a natural sweetener (e.g., stevia or erythritol) for a lower-calorie version.