Here’s a complete high-protein, low-carb version you can use:
☁️🍰 High-Protein Cloud Cake (Fluffy, Light & Low-Carb Delight)
This “cloud cake” is airy, softly sweet, and melts in your mouth — like a cross between a soufflé and cheesecake. It’s naturally low-carb and boosted with protein, making it perfect for guilt-free dessert or even a breakfast treat.
⏱ Time & Yield
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 25–30 minutes
Serves: 6–8 slices
🛒 Ingredients
- 3 large eggs, separated
- ½ cup low-fat cream cheese or thick Greek yogurt
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or blended cottage cheese)
- 2 tbsp powdered sweetener (monk fruit/erythritol or to taste)
- 1 scoop (about 25 g) vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar (optional, helps volume)
- ½ tsp baking powder
Optional: lemon zest, cinnamon, or a few drops vanilla butter flavor
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 7-inch round pan with parchment.
2️⃣ Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
3️⃣ In another bowl, whisk yolks, cream cheese, yogurt, sweetener, protein powder, vanilla, and baking powder until smooth.
4️⃣ Gently fold egg whites into batter in 3 additions.
5️⃣ Pour into pan. Smooth top.
6️⃣ Bake 25–30 minutes until puffed and lightly golden.
7️⃣ Turn oven off, crack door, and let cake cool inside 10 minutes.
8️⃣ Chill 1 hour for best texture.
🥗 Nutrition (per slice – 8 slices, approx)
- Calories: ~85
- Protein: ~9–11 g
- Carbs: ~3 g
- Fat: ~3 g
- Net carbs: ~2 g
✔ High-protein
✔ Low-carb
✔ Gluten-free
✔ Light & airy
✔ Diabetic-friendly
💡 Tips & Flavor Ideas
• Lemon cloud cake: add 1 tbsp lemon juice + zest
• Chocolate cloud: add 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• Berry swirl: fold in crushed raspberries
• Topping: Greek yogurt whip or sugar-free syrup
• Cupcakes: bake 12–15 minutes
