☁️💙 Blueberry Cloud Cake (Light, Fluffy & Dreamy)
✨ Introduction
If you love soft, airy desserts like your favorite Cloud Cake that you make twice a week, this Blueberry Cloud Cake will become your new obsession! It’s light as a cloud, delicately sweet, and bursting with juicy blueberries in every bite. Perfect for spring picnics, summer gatherings, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea, this cake melts in your mouth and feels like a dreamy bakery treat made right at home.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup milk (room temperature)
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (lightly coated in flour)
Optional Cloud Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
🥣 Instructions
1. Prepare the Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
2. Combine
- Add dry ingredients gradually, alternating with milk.
- Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
3. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before serving.
☁️ Methods (Tips for Perfect Texture)
- Room temperature ingredients create a smoother, fluffier batter.
- Do not overmix—this keeps the cake airy like a cloud.
- Toss blueberries in flour to prevent sinking.
- Use gentle folding to keep the batter light.
🏛️ History & Inspiration
“Cloud cakes” are inspired by classic sponge and chiffon cakes, which became popular in the early 20th century for their light, airy texture. Adding blueberries gives this version a modern twist, combining traditional baking techniques with fresh, fruity flavors that are especially loved in warm seasons.
🎂 Formation (Assembly & Presentation)
- Serve as a simple tea cake dusted with powdered sugar
- Add whipped cream topping for a “cloud” effect
- Garnish with fresh blueberries and mint leaves
- Slice into soft layers and fill with cream for a celebration cake
💙 Conclusion
This Blueberry Cloud Cake is the perfect balance of lightness, sweetness, and freshness. It’s easy to make, beautiful to serve, and guaranteed to impress family and guests alike.
😍 Lovers of This Cake
- Fans of soft, fluffy desserts
- Fruit dessert lovers
- Anyone who enjoys light cakes over heavy ones
- Perfect for people who already love your oatmeal and fruit-based treats
🍰 More Methods & Variations
- Substitute blueberries with strawberries or raspberries
- Add lemon zest for a citrus twist
- Use yogurt instead of milk for extra moisture
- Turn into cupcakes for individual servings
If you want, I can turn this into a super soft Japanese-style cloud cake version (even fluffier than what you usually make 😉).