Cherry Angel Cloud Cake

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🍒☁️ Cherry Angel Cloud Cake ☁️🍒
Light as air, delicately sweet, and crowned with luscious cherries — a dessert that truly melts in your mouth.

There are cakes… and then there are cloud cakes. This Cherry Angel Cloud Cake is the kind of dessert that feels almost weightless on your fork. Each bite is airy, soft, and gently sweet, balanced by silky whipped cream and glossy cherry topping that cascades down like ruby ribbons.

It’s elegant enough for Valentine’s Day, light enough for spring brunch, and comforting enough for Sunday family dinner. This is the cake that disappears quietly because everyone goes back for seconds.

🍰 The History Behind Angel Food Cake

Angel food cake dates back to the late 19th century in America. Its name comes from its ethereal texture — so light that it was said to be “food for angels.”

Unlike butter cakes, angel food cake contains:

  • No butter
  • No oil
  • No egg yolks

Instead, it relies on whipped egg whites for structure and lift. The air trapped in the egg whites expands during baking, creating its signature fluffy crumb.

Over time, bakers began pairing it with fruit toppings like strawberries and cherries, enhancing its light sweetness with bright, juicy flavors.

🛒 Ingredients

☁️ For the Angel Food Cake:

  • 1 cup cake flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 12 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

🍒 For the Cherry Topping:

  • 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

☁️ For the Cloud Frosting:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

🥣 Formation & Baking Method

Step 1: Prepare the Oven & Pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Do NOT grease a 10-inch tube pan. The batter needs to cling to the sides to rise properly.

Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients

Sift cake flour and ¾ cup sugar together.
Sift twice for maximum lightness. Set aside.

Why?
Sifting aerates the flour and prevents clumps, keeping the cake ultra-soft.

Step 3: Whip the Egg Whites (The Heart of the Cake)

In a large clean bowl:

  1. Beat egg whites until foamy.
  2. Add cream of tartar and salt.
  3. Continue beating until soft peaks form.

Slowly add the remaining ¾ cup sugar — one tablespoon at a time.
Beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.

Gently mix in vanilla and almond extract.

This step creates the structure. The air you whip in now becomes the cake’s lift.

Step 4: Fold in Flour Gently

Using a spatula:

  • Fold flour mixture in small batches.
  • Use slow, sweeping motions.
  • Do NOT stir aggressively.

You want to preserve the air bubbles.

Step 5: Bake to Perfection

Spoon batter into ungreased tube pan.
Smooth the top gently.

Bake for 35–40 minutes, until:

  • Top is golden
  • Cake springs back when touched

Step 6: Cool Upside Down

Immediately invert the pan onto a cooling rack.
Let cool completely for at least 1 hour.

This prevents collapse and keeps the cake tall and fluffy.

☁️ Cloud Frosting Method

  1. Chill bowl and beaters.
  2. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
  3. Whip until soft peaks form (not over-whipped).

The frosting should be soft, airy, and smooth.

🍒 Assembly & Formation

  1. Gently loosen cake from pan.
  2. Transfer to serving plate.
  3. Spread whipped cream evenly over top and sides.
  4. Spoon cherry pie filling over the center.
  5. Let cherries cascade naturally down the sides.

Optional: Add fresh cherries or mint for decoration.

🍽️ Texture & Flavor Profile

  • Feather-light sponge
  • Mild sweetness
  • Creamy, cloud-like topping
  • Bright, juicy cherry contrast
  • Slight almond warmth in the background

Every bite melts away effortlessly.

💡 Tips for Success

✔ Use room-temperature egg whites
✔ Ensure bowl is grease-free
✔ Fold gently to avoid deflating batter
✔ Use serrated knife for slicing
✔ Chill before serving for clean cuts

🍒 Variations & Creative Methods

❤️ Strawberry Angel Cloud Cake
🫐 Blueberry Lemon Cloud Cake
🍫 Chocolate Drizzle Version
🥥 Coconut Whipped Cream Variation
🍋 Add lemon curd layer under whipped cream

You can even turn it into mini individual angel cakes for parties.

👨‍👩‍👧 Who Loves This Cake?

  • Romantic dessert lovers
  • Light dessert fans
  • Fruit topping enthusiasts
  • Spring brunch hosts
  • Anyone who prefers airy cakes over heavy butter cakes
  • Families who enjoy elegant yet simple sweets

It’s especially loved by those who say:
“I don’t like heavy desserts.”
This cake wins them over every time.

🕒 Nutritional Overview (Approximate)

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 40 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12
Calories: ~280 kcal per slice

🏡 Conclusion

Cherry Angel Cloud Cake is more than just a dessert — it’s an experience. Soft as a whisper, bright with cherries, and wrapped in creamy clouds, it delivers elegance without heaviness.

It’s the kind of cake that feels nostalgic yet timeless. A dessert that doesn’t overwhelm — it floats.

Light. Airy. Dreamy. 🍒☁️

If you’d like, I can also create a no-bake cherry cloud version or a pineapple angel cloud twist next.

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