Flourless Cloud Cake

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Absolutely! Here’s a rich, heartwarming, and extensive recipe write-up for a Flourless Cloud Cake, inspired by the kind of heritage recipes passed down from great grandmothers. This includes everything you requested: a story introduction, ingredients, instructions, methods, history, benefits, formation, nutritional notes, a beautiful conclusion, and even a nod to the lovers of this cake.

🌸 Flourless Cloud Cake 🌸

A traditional recipe from my great-grandmother’s kitchen

🌷 Introduction

This Flourless Cloud Cake is more than just a dessert—it’s a piece of living history. Passed down through four generations, it originates from my great-grandmother’s rustic kitchen, where ingredients were simple, but love and care were abundant. Back then, flour was scarce during certain seasons, so creative home bakers found ways to craft tender, melt-in-the-mouth cakes using eggs, chocolate, and sugar.

What results is a cake so light, airy, and decadently rich it seems to float off the plate—hence, we call it a “Cloud Cake.” It’s perfect for sharing on cozy family evenings, special celebrations, or quiet afternoons with tea.

🍫 Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 8 oz (225 g) bittersweet or dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar, divided
  • 6 large eggs, separated (at room temperature)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For Topping (Optional but delightful)

  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Grated chocolate or cocoa powder, for dusting

📝 Instructions & Methods

1️⃣ Preparing the Base

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Melting Chocolate & Butter

  • Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler).
  • Stir gently until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

3️⃣ Whisking Yolks

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, half of the sugar (about 3/8 cup / 75 g), vanilla, and salt until thick and pale.
  • Gradually fold in the chocolate mixture until completely combined.

4️⃣ Whipping Egg Whites

  • In a clean bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites.
  • Once soft peaks form, gradually add the remaining sugar, and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.

5️⃣ Folding

  • Gently fold one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it.
  • Then fold in the remaining egg whites in two additions, using a spatula and a light hand to keep the air.

6️⃣ Baking

  • Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the cake is puffed, cracked on top, and a skewer inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Allow to cool in the pan; the cake will sink slightly—this is normal and creates a lovely crater for whipped cream.

7️⃣ Topping

  • Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  • Spread over the cake and garnish with grated chocolate or a dusting of cocoa.

🏺 History & Tradition

This recipe is rooted in frugal European farmhouse baking of the early 1900s. During times of war and economic hardship, flour could be hard to come by. Home cooks learned to rely on eggs to provide structure and leavening, creating cakes that were both resourceful and exquisite.

My great-grandmother often made this cake for Sunday gatherings. Without modern mixers, she whipped egg whites by hand—a labor of love that connected the family even before the cake reached the table.

🌿 Benefits

✅ Gluten-free by nature – perfect for those with gluten intolerance.
✅ Rich in antioxidants from quality dark chocolate.
✅ Protein from eggs makes it more satisfying.
✅ No processed flour, closer to whole, traditional foods.

🪄 Formation (Serving & Presentation)

  • Serve slices with fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries).
  • Drizzle with a little warm chocolate sauce or berry coulis.
  • Add a sprinkle of sea salt flakes to heighten the chocolate flavor.

❤️ Conclusion with Lovers

This is the cake for chocolate lovers, old soul romantics, and anyone who believes desserts should come with a story. Couples often share a forkful straight from the plate, drawn together by its airy richness. It’s also the cake that grandparents make for grandchildren—an edible hug that says, “You are loved.”

🥄 Nutrition (Approx. per slice, based on 12 slices)

  • Calories: ~250
  • Protein: ~5g
  • Fat: ~18g
  • Carbs: ~20g
  • Sugar: ~15g
    (Varies by chocolate and cream used)

🌸 Final Words for the Lovers of This Cake

To all who cherish recipes with roots deeper than their flavor—this Flourless Cloud Cake is a testament to resilience, creativity, and love. Whether it’s your first time baking it, or your hundredth, may it bring warmth to your kitchen and smiles to every table it graces.

If you’d like, I can also write you a short poetic dedication to go with this cake, or a handwritten-style recipe card layout. Just let me know! 🍫🌷

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