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Absolutely! Here’s a BIG, beautiful version of your Cotton Cake — warm, nostalgic, and oh-so-fluffy, just like it came straight from grandma’s kitchen 💛. You asked for everything — so this includes:

✨ Introduction, Ingredients, Instructions, Methods, History, Formation, Conclusion, Lovers, and Methods with Lovers ✨

🍰💫 COTTON CAKE: The Cloud of the Family Table 💫🍰

A soft, melt-in-your-mouth cake that feels like a hug in dessert form. Whether it’s Sunday lunch or a cozy rainy afternoon, this family recipe brings generations together in a single, dreamy bite.

📜 History

The origins of Cotton Cake go back to East Asia, particularly Japan, where “Japanese Cotton Cheesecake” or “soufflé cakes” became popular in the 20th century. But every family adds their own touch — this version skips the cream cheese and focuses on condensed milk and eggs, creating a cloud-like texture that’s sweet, light, and memorable. This specific recipe has been passed down in kitchens where love simmered stronger than the stove. 💕

🧬 Formation

What gives Cotton Cake its signature texture is aeration and balance. Beating egg whites into a meringue gives lift, while rich condensed milk adds creamy sweetness. It’s a dance of fluff and flavor, structure and softness. 🌬️🍯

🍳 Ingredients (Family Size – Serves 8–10)

  • 4 egg whites, room temperature
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 can (14 oz / 397g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup whole milk (optional for silkier texture)
  • 1/4 cup cake flour (or sifted all-purpose flour)
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar (or lemon juice)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but lovely)

🛠️ Method

1. Prepare Your Stage

  • Preheat oven to 150°C / 300°F.
  • Line a springform or round cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Set a water bath (bain-marie) — this helps with even, gentle baking.

2. Mix the Yolks Base

  • In a large bowl, combine egg yolks, condensed milk, vanilla, and milk if using.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Sift in the flour and salt, and fold gently until you have a silky batter.

3. Whip the Whites (The Cotton Clouds)

  • In another clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
  • Add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form.
  • Slowly add a spoon of sugar (if desired) and beat until stiff peaks.

4. Marry the Mixtures

  • Gently fold 1/3 of the meringue into the yolk batter.
  • Then fold in the rest in two batches — using a rubber spatula with loving, circular motions.
  • Don’t overmix — you want to keep the air in!

5. Bake with Love

  • Pour batter into the pan. Tap gently to release big air bubbles.
  • Place the pan inside a larger pan filled with hot water (1-inch deep).
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the oven with the door ajar for 10 minutes (prevents sinking).

💕 Lovers of the Cotton Cake

  • Kids adore it for its soft bite — no chewing struggles here!
  • Moms love it for its simplicity and warmth.
  • Grandparents find it comforting and nostalgic.
  • Couples cut little wedges and feed each other, laughing at powdered sugar dust on noses.
  • Bakers in love make it for each other — and it never fails to charm.

💖 Methods with Lovers

  • Surprise your partner with a breakfast slice, topped with berries and whipped cream.
  • Bake it together on a rainy day, dancing between folds and giggles.
  • Turn it into a shared trifle with layers of jam and whipped cream.
  • Leave handwritten love notes under slices on a plate. 💌
  • Eat it in silence, hands touching, eyes saying everything.

🧁 Conclusion

Cotton Cake isn’t just a dessert — it’s a memory, a moment, a mood. Simple in ingredients but rich in feeling, it proves that you don’t need a lot to create something unforgettable. Keep this family recipe close, and it will keep you closer to the hearts you bake for. 🤍

📩 Express your love, and keep the recipes coming.

Like we always say…

“A cake shared is a love declared.”

Would you like a printable version or a variation with fruit or cocoa?

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