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Best Caramel Cloud Cake

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A light and dreamy cake with a fluffy sponge base and silky caramel cream, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for caramel)
  • 2 cups cold heavy cream (for cloud cream)
  • 4 oz mascarpone or softened cream cheese
  • 2 to 3 tbsp cooled caramel sauce
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk mixed with 1 tbsp caramel sauce (for soaking)
  • Extra caramel for drizzling
  • Flaky salt (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Make the caramel: In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Let bubble until deep amber. Remove from heat and whisk in warmed cream, butter, salt, and vanilla. Cool to room temperature.
  2. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line the bottom of an 8 or 9 inch round pan with parchment. Separate eggs and beat whites with cream of tartar to medium peaks, gradually adding half the sugar.
  3. In another bowl, whisk yolks with remaining sugar, milk, oil, vanilla, and salt. Sift in flour, whisk until smooth. Fold whites into yolk mixture in three additions. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until top springs back and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  4. Whip the caramel cloud cream: In a chilled bowl, beat mascarpone until smooth. Add cold heavy cream and powdered sugar, beating to soft peaks. Mix in 2 to 3 tbsp cooled caramel, beat to medium peaks.
  5. Assemble the cake: Loosen edges of the cake, flip onto a platter. Poke holes with a skewer and brush with caramel milk soak. Spread a generous layer of caramel cloud cream on top and drizzle with caramel. Finish with flaky salt. Chill for 20 to 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better volume and ensure all equipment is clean and grease-free for optimal results.

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