Great-grandmother’s cloud cake: a flourless dessert

  1. Preheat  your oven to 170°C (fan oven).

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

  3. Add the almond flour  and mix gently.

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

  5.  Gently fold the egg whites into the previous mixture using a spatula, so as not to break them.

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

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

  8. Let it  cool in the mold , then sprinkle with icing sugar.

🫶 Grandma’s tips

  • For even more lightness, add 1 tablespoon of corn starch (if you tolerate starches).

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

  • This cake keeps very well at room temperature under a cake dome for 2 to 3 days.