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Fluffy Cloud Cake: A Light and Airy Delight

If you’re searching for a dessert that’s as delightful as a cloud yet aligns with a low-carb or keto lifestyle, then this Cloud Cake is your answer. With a base of unsweetened applesauce and fresh strawberries, this cake offers a refreshing burst of fruity flavor while maintaining a soft, mousse-like texture. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is a guilt-free indulgence that will leave your taste buds tingling!

Why You’ll Love This Cloud Cake

• Light and Airy: Unlike traditional cakes, this dessert doesn’t rely on flour or sugar, resulting in a light texture that gently jiggles like jello.
• Low-carb Friendly: At only 18 calories per serving, it’s a perfect choice for those monitoring their carbohydrate intake.
• Simple Ingredients: With only three ingredients, this recipe is as straightforward as it gets.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce: Opt for individual cups like those used for kid lunches for convenience.
• ½ cup strawberries: Measured as chopped pieces that are ½ inch in size, which equates to about 3-4 medium-large berries.
• 4 ½ tsp unflavored gelatin: This equals 2 envelopes plus an additional ½ teaspoon.

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Pan

Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, allowing the excess to hang over the sides. This will make it easier to remove the cake once it’s set.

Step 2: Create the Fruit Puree

In a food processor or blender, combine the applesauce and strawberries. Blend until smooth, creating a luscious puree.

Step 3: Dissolve the Gelatin

Transfer the puree to a glass bowl or the top of a double boiler. Nest the bowl on top of a saucepan filled halfway with water. Sprinkle the gelatin over the puree.

Heat over medium heat, whisking frequently until the gelatin has fully dissolved. The mixture will thin out and become warm, but be sure to remove it before it gets hot.

Step 4: Cool and Whip

Let the mixture cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes. This ensures that it’s not too warm when you start beating it.

Transfer the cooled mixture to a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed for 15 minutes. The mixture will expand to four times its volume, achieving a thick, mousse-like texture.

Step 5: Set the Cake

Spread the airy mixture into the prepared parchment-lined pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour, or better yet, overnight.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

Once set, keep the Cloud Cake refrigerated until ready to serve. Top with additional berries, a dusting of confectioner’s sugar, or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of sweetness.

Tips for Perfect Cloud Cake

• Fresh is Best: Avoid using frozen strawberries, as they contain too much moisture, which can affect the texture.
• No Sweeteners Needed: This recipe is designed to work without additional sweeteners, and sweetened applesauce will interfere with the setting process.
• Serving Suggestions: Complement your Cloud Cake with a variety of toppings, like fresh fruit or a sprinkle of cocoa powder, to enhance its natural flavors.

Nutritional Information

Each serving contains approximately: – Calories: 18 kcal – Carbohydrates: 4g – Protein: 1g – Fat: 0.05g – Fiber: 0.5g – Sugar: 3g

This Cloud Cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for those looking to maintain a healthier diet. Its simplicity and elegance make it a go-to dessert for any celebration or casual gathering. Enjoy the lightness of this delightful creation and share it with friends and family!

Cloud Cake

This delightful Cloud Cake is a light, mousse-like dessert perfect for low-carb or keto diets. It’s easy to make and beautifully refreshing.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Refrigeration Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings: 1 cake

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 18

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Cloud Cake

• 375 ml unsweetened applesauce
• 120 g strawberries chopped, ½ inch pieces
• 4.5 tsp unflavored gelatin equals 2 envelopes + ½ tsp

Equipment

• Stand Mixer

Method

 

1. Line an 8” square baking dish with parchment – allow the excess to hang over the sides for easy removal later.
2. Combine the applesauce and berries in the food processor. You can use a blender too.
3. Blend until the mixture is smooth and you have a puree.
4. Transfer the mixture to a glass bowl or the top of a double boiler. If using a glass bowl, nest it on top of a small saucepan filled with water. Fill the double boiler halfway with water.
5. Sprinkle the gelatin into the puree.
6. Heat over medium heat, whisking frequently until the gelatin has dissolved. The mixture will become thin and it will be warm. Remove before it feels hot.
7. Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for 10 minutes. You don’t want to beat the mixture while it is too warm.
8. Transfer to a stand mixer with the whisk attachment.
9. Beat on high for 15 minutes. The mixture will increase in volume by 4x. It should have a thick, mousse-like texture and hold a soft peak.
10. Spread the mixture into the parchment-lined pan.
11. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. I like to make mine ahead of time and refrigerate overnight.
12. Keep refrigerated until serving.
13. Top with additional berries, a dusting of confectioner’s sugar, frosting, whipped cream or whatever else you desire.

Notes

This is a great dessert if you are doing a low-carb or keto diet. Don’t use frozen strawberries – they have too much moisture. This will not work with sweetened applesauce and it will not work if you add sweetener to the mixture.