Description
Indulge in the ethereal Yuzu Swirled Cloud Cake, a delicate sponge cake infused with bright yuzu citrus flavor. This show-stopping dessert is surprisingly achievable for home bakers and perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 g) cream of tartar
- 120 g (1 cup) cake flour, sifted
- 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) yuzu juice
- 2 large egg yolks
- 60 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar for curd
- 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter for curd
- 1 tsp (5 ml) yuzu zest (optional)
- 120 g (1 cup) powdered sugar for glaze
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) yuzu juice for glaze
- 1 tbsp candied yuzu peel strips for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Oven & Pan: Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F), line & butter a 20cm (8-inch) cake pan.
- Whip Egg Whites: Whisk egg whites with cream of tartar to soft peaks, then gradually add sugar to stiff, glossy peaks.
- Make Yolk Mixture: Whisk yolks, vanilla, and sugar until pale and thickened.
- Incorporate Butter: Gently fold melted butter into yolk mixture.
- Fold in Flour: Sift and gently fold in cake flour.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold egg whites into yolk batter in two additions.
- Bake the Cake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool Cake: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
- Make Yuzu Curd: Cook yolks, juice, zest, and sugar over a double boiler until thickened. Whisk in butter and chill.
- Assemble Cake: Slice cake into layers, spread with curd, and reassemble.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and yuzu juice until smooth.
- Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle glaze over cake and garnish with candied yuzu peel.
Notes
For a smoother curd, strain it through a sieve after cooking. Assemble and glaze the cake just before serving for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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