Blueberry Cloud Cake

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☁️💙 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract.

2. Combine

  1. Add dry ingredients gradually, alternating with milk.
  2. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
  3. Gently fold in blueberries.

3. Bake

  1. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  2. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. 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 😉).

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