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Easy Fluffy Strawberry Cloud Cake Recipe with 3 Simple Ingredients Perfect for Beginners

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A light and airy strawberry-flavored cake made with just three ingredients: egg whites, strawberry jam, and cake flour. Perfect for beginners, this quick and easy recipe yields a fluffy, cloud-like texture that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup (160g) strawberry jam (preferably chunky, high-quality like Bonne Maman)
  • 1/2 cup (65g) cake flour (or all-purpose flour minus 2 tablespoons per cup as substitute)
  • Optional: pinch of cream of tartar or a few drops of lemon juice to stabilize egg whites

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the oven rack in the middle position. Lightly grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Separate 4 large eggs, placing the whites in a large, clean mixing bowl. Discard or save yolks for another use.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add a pinch of cream of tartar or lemon juice if desired.
  4. Increase speed to high and whip until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to overbeat.
  5. Sift 1/2 cup (65g) cake flour into a separate bowl to remove lumps and aerate.
  6. Gently fold 1/2 cup (160g) strawberry jam into the whipped egg whites using a rubber spatula with slow, deliberate motions to keep the mixture airy.
  7. Gradually fold in the sifted flour until no streaks remain, being careful not to deflate the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top gently.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is lightly golden and springs back when touched. Avoid opening the oven door during the first 15 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature egg whites for better volume. Keep bowls and utensils clean and dry to ensure egg whites whip properly. Fold ingredients gently to maintain airiness. Avoid overbaking to prevent dryness. Thicker, chunkier jam works best to maintain texture. Cake may fall slightly after baking, which is normal. Cool cake in pan briefly to help hold shape.

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