Fluffy Vanilla Cloud Cake
Discover the ultimate Fluffy Vanilla Cloud Cake! Soft, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth vanilla cake topped with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Ingredients
Cake
- 2½ cups cake flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
Instructions
1. Prep the Oven and Pans
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 4–5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
5. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients in three portions, alternating with milk in two portions. Start and end with flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in Sour Cream
- Using a spatula, gently fold in sour cream by hand. Avoid overmixing to preserve air and fluffiness.
7. Divide and Smooth Batter
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Smooth tops with a spatula for even baking.
8. Bake
- Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cakes should spring back gently when touched.
9. Cool
- Let cakes rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve
- Frost with whipped cream and top with fresh berries, if desired. Slice and enjoy the cloud-like texture!
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure smooth, even batter and better rise.
- Cool Properly: 10 minutes in pan → then wire rack → prevents sogginess.
- Moisture Tip: Add a slice of bread or damp paper towel in the container to keep cake tender.