Description
Learn how to make a delightful Cotton Cake, also known as Japanese cotton cheesecake or souffle cake, with this easy-to-follow recipe. This light and airy dessert is perfect for any occasion, and its fluffy texture will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
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For the Yolk Batter:
- 6 large eggs (separated)
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cake flour (sifted)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Meringue:
- 6 large eggs (separated)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Yolk Batter: Whisk together egg yolks, milk, oil, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Add sifted flour and mix gently.
- Prepare Meringue: In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Batter: Gently fold meringue into yolk batter until smooth.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, place in a water bath, and bake for 70–75 minutes.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the oven with the door ajar before unmolding.
Notes
- For the fluffiest texture, use room-temperature eggs and sift your flour.
- Serve plain, with whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
