Ingredients
Cream base
- 250g cream cheese (room temp)
- 40g butter
- 100ml milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 60g sugar
- 60g cake flour (or all-purpose sifted)
- 20g cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla
- pinch salt
- lemon zest (optional but amazing)
Meringue
- 4 egg whites
- 70g sugar
- ½ tsp lemon juice or vinegar
Topping
- powdered sugar (optional)
## Step 1 – Melt Cream Cheese Mixture
In a saucepan (low heat):
Add:
- cream cheese
- butter
- milk
Stir until smooth and creamy.
No lumps!
Let cool slightly.
## Step 2 – Add Yolks & Dry Ingredients
Mix in:
- egg yolks
- sugar
- vanilla
- salt
Then sift:
- flour
- cornstarch
Whisk until silky smooth.
Batter should look like pancake batter.
## Step 3 – Make the Fluffy Meringue
In a clean bowl:
Beat egg whites until foamy.
Add lemon juice.
Slowly add sugar while beating.
Whip until soft peaks.
Not stiff!
Soft peaks = fluffy cake.
## Step 4 – Fold Gently (MOST IMPORTANT)
Add meringue in 3 parts.
Fold gently with spatula.
Do NOT mix hard or you lose air.
Think: slow + soft movements.
This air = fluffy texture.
## Step 5 – Prepare Pan
Line bottom with parchment.
Wrap outside with foil (for water bath).
Pour batter.
Tap gently to remove bubbles.
## Step 6 – Water Bath Bake
Place cake pan inside larger pan.
Pour hot water around it.
Bake:
150°C (300°F)
60–70 minutes
Then:
turn off oven
leave inside 15 minutes
Prevents cracking.
## Step 7 – Cool & Dust
Let cool completely.
Cake will shrink slightly (normal).
Dust with powdered sugar.
Slice and admire that fluffy interior 😍
## Pro Tips for Perfect Texture
🧀 Room temp ingredients
Prevents lumps
🍳 Soft peaks only
Too stiff = dense cake
💧 Water bath is mandatory
Keeps cake moist & even
🔥 Low temperature
Slow baking = no cracks
❄ Chill before slicing
Cleaner cuts
## Flavor Variations
Lemon
Add extra zest + juice
Chocolate
Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder
Matcha
Add 1 tbsp matcha powder
Strawberry
Top with fresh compote
Coconut
Add coconut milk + flakes
## Texture Check
When done, it should:
✔ jiggle like jelly
✔ feel light
✔ bounce back when pressed
✔ not dense
If it looks like a sponge cloud… you nailed it.
## Storage
Fridge → 4 days
Freezer → 1 month
Best served slightly chilled or room temp.
## Final Thoughts
Honestly?
This cake feels like you’re eating sweet air 😂
So soft. So light. So addictive.
One slice turns into three slices FAST.