Air Fryer Cloud Cake – So Fluffy, It Melts in Your Mouth!
Move over traditional ovens — the air fryer is taking over dessert time too! This Air Fryer Cloud Cake is hands down one of the softest, fluffiest, most heavenly cakes you’ll ever taste. It’s like eating a sweet, creamy cloud that just dissolves on your tongue. And the best part? It’s ridiculously easy to make!
💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super soft, light, and moist texture — like a cross between cheesecake and chiffon cake
- Made with simple ingredients
- No oven required — just your trusty air fryer!
- Perfect for any occasion — or a midnight craving 😋
🍰 Ingredients
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
- 4 oz (120g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (30g) cake flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for a light tang)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
👩🍳 Directions
1️⃣ Prepare the Base
In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, milk, and butter until smooth. Add egg yolks, flour, and lemon juice, and whisk until you have a silky batter.
2️⃣ Whip the Egg Whites
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
3️⃣ Combine
Gently fold the meringue into the cream cheese mixture — one-third at a time — until the batter is smooth and airy. Be careful not to deflate it too much.
4️⃣ Bake in the Air Fryer
Pour the batter into a parchment-lined cake pan that fits your air fryer basket.
Air fry at 300°F (150°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cake jiggles slightly in the center.
5️⃣ Cool and Serve
Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and dust with powdered sugar.
Slice gently — it’s super soft! — and enjoy the fluffiest bite of your life.
🌤️ Tips for Success
- Don’t skip the meringue step — it’s what makes the cake cloud-like!
- Line the pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- If your air fryer runs hot, lower the temperature slightly and extend the cooking time.
- For extra flavor, add a few drops of vanilla extract or lemon zest.
This Air Fryer Cloud Cake is proof that magic can happen in small appliances. Each bite is light, creamy, and perfectly sweet — the kind of dessert you’ll want to make again and again (and maybe double the batch next time 😉).
