Apple Cloud Cake

Apple Cloud Cake

light and delicious

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 45m
Total Time: 1h
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

185
calories
1.6g
fat
40.1g
carbohydrates
4.7g
protein
47mg
cholesterol
1278mg
sodium
Apple Cloud Cake

Recipe Description

When you need a sweet fix on the healthier side, make my easy Apple Cloud Cake. This homemade apple cake recipe features whipped egg whites folded into the batter, resulting in a light, airy texture without the traditional butter and heavy hand of sugar. It is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without having tons of sugar, fat, or calories. For the best flavor, use firm, crisp apples such as Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, Gala and Ginger Gold. Galas will give you the sweetest cake. 

This delicious apple cake can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, making it versatile for any occasion. For an extra touch, consider adding a light dusting of powdered sugar on top before serving. Happy baking!

To make this healthier Apple Cloud Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Apple Cloud Cake

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking pan

    5 min
    Step 1 - Apple Cloud Cake

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Lightly spray with cooking spray and line the base and sides of a round 9-inch springform baking pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Prepare apples

    2 min
    Step 2 - Apple Cloud CakeStep 2 - Apple Cloud Cake

    In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Whip together eggs, sugar and lemon zest

    3 min
    Step 3 - Apple Cloud CakeStep 3 - Apple Cloud Cake

    In another large bowl, add the lemon zest, 2 whole eggs, and 100 grams golden caster sugar (reserving ½ tablespoon sugar for sprinkling the top of the cake) and whip until creamy and thick enough for the beaters to leave light traces on the surface.

  4. 4

    Add flour, baking powder and salt

    2 min
    Step 4 - Apple Cloud Cake

    Sift in 125 grams flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt and fold to combine.

  5. 5

    Add milk

    1 min
    Step 5 - Apple Cloud Cake

    Stir in 100 milliliters low-fat milk until combined.

  6. 6

    Whip egg whites

    2 min
    Step 6 - Apple Cloud Cake

    In a clean, dry bowl, with clean whisks, whip 2 egg whites until soft peaks form.

  7. 7

    Fold egg whites into flour mixture

    1 min
    Step 7 - Apple Cloud Cake

    Fold the whipped egg whites into the flour mixture until smooth.

  8. 8

    Fold in some apples

    1 min
    Step 8 - Apple Cloud Cake

    Gently fold in about ⅔ of the sliced apples.

  9. 9

    Transfer to baking pan

    1 min
    Step 9 - Apple Cloud Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.

  10. 10

    Decorate with apples

    2 min
    Step 10 - Apple Cloud Cake

    Scatter the remaining apples on top. Sprinkle the reserved ½ tablespoon sugar over the apples.

  11. 11

    Bake

    45 min
    Step 11 - Apple Cloud Cake

    Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

  12. 12

    Let cool

    15 min
    Step 12 - Apple Cloud Cake

    Remove the cake from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before unmolding it from the pan and transferring it to a wire cooling rack.

  13. 13

    Serve

    Step 13 - Apple Cloud Cake

    Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with powdered sugar.

This delightful Apple Cloud Cake is a scrumptious treat that satisfies your sweet cravings while keeping health in mind. If you give this recipe a go, remember to tag us @cookmerecipes on Instagram – we love seeing your creations!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Ian Harrison
April 23, 2025
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I made the Apple Cloud Cake for a small get-together and it was a big hit. I love how light and fluffy it turned out without all the heavy ingredients. The Galas gave it such a sweet flavor. It was so simple to whip up, and everyone raved about it. Thanks for the great recipe

Mark Johnson
April 14, 2025
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This Apple Cloud Cake is a game changer! So easy to whip up and tastes amaze. I made it for my wifey's birthday, and we devoured it! The apples pop and it's not too sweet, just right.

Katherine Smith
April 4, 2025
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I made the Apple Cloud Cake for my husband's birthday, and it was a hit! The texture was so light, almost like magic. We used Gala apples for a sweeter taste. I’m thankful for this healthier dessert, it’ll be our go-to for sure.

Nancy
March 15, 2025
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Superb taste!

Zoe Thompson
March 2, 2025
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Tried this Apple Cloud Cake for the family dinner, and wow, it was a hit! Super light and not overly sweet. My kids loved it, especially with Gala apples. Proud I made such a yummy dessert.

Eddie
February 26, 2025
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Family loved it

Iker
February 18, 2025
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Espectacular! Hice este pastel de manzana para un cumpleaños y todos quedaron encantados con su textura ligera. Es perfecto y no se siente pesado, ideal para mi familia. Me encanta que sea más saludable y fácil de hacer. Definitivamente lo volveré a preparar.

Oliver
February 10, 2025
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Delicious! Made this with my kids on a rainy afternoon, and we loved how airy it turned out. Perfectly sweet and lighter than expected. Definitely a new family favourite!

HappyHannah
January 21, 2025
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So light, fluffy!

Jim
December 29, 2024
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Man, this Apple Cloud Cake is a game changer. I whipped it up last weekend for the fam, and they went nuts. I used Galas like you suggested - sweet as can be. Can’t believe it’s healthier too. Thanks for this gem.

Raquel Martínez
December 2, 2024
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Hice este pastel para una fiesta y ¡fue un hit! Todos quedaron encantados con su sabor ligero y frutal. ¡Repetiré!

Yasf
November 16, 2024
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This Apple Cloud Cake is simply amazing. I made it for my kids' birthday, and they loved it. The texture is light, and using Gala apples made it sweet and delightful. A new family fav!

Athina
November 5, 2024
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Thanks for delicious apple cake recipe!

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