A beautifully styled preparation scene for Korean cloud cake, featuring fresh ingredients on a marble countertop, professional kitchen equipment, and a soft focus background of cherry blossoms, all captured in soft natural lighting.

KOREAN BIRTHDAY CAKE: MINIMALIST CLOUD-LIKE CELEBRATION DELIGHT

Key Info

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: 1.5-2 hours
Servings: 6-8 people
Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate
Cost: $12-$30 USD

Equipment Needed

  • 6-inch round cake pan
  • Stand/hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Offset spatula
  • Wire cooling rack
Pro Tools (Optional)
  • Piping bags
  • Cake turntable
  • Bench scraper

Ingredients

Sponge Cake
  • 3 large eggs
  • 100g granulated sugar
  • 100g cake flour
  • 30g milk
  • 30g vegetable oil
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
Whipped Cream Frosting
  • 250ml heavy cream
  • 2-3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Edible flowers
  • Sprinkles
  • Cake topper

Professional kitchen scene with a marble countertop showcasing ingredients for a Korean cloud cake, including eggs, flour, sugar, milk, and oil, alongside a ready cake pan and gleaming stand mixer, all illuminated by soft natural light.

Method

1. Prep Station

• Measure all ingredients
• Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F)
• Line and grease cake pan

2. Sponge Cake Magic

• Whip eggs and sugar 5-6 minutes until pale and thick
• Critical technique: Ribbon stage means mixture is light and voluminous
• Sift flour and salt
• Gently fold dry ingredients
• Add milk, oil, vanilla – fold until smooth

3. Baking Perfection

• Pour batter into prepared pan
• Bake 25-30 minutes
• Visual cue: Golden brown, springs back when touched
• Check with toothpick – should come out clean

4. Cooling & Preparation

• Remove from oven
• Cool completely on wire rack
• Patience is key – rushing leads to melted frosting

5. Whipped Cream Frosting

• Chill mixing bowl and whisk
• Whip cream and sugar
• Stop at soft peak stage
• Warning: Overwhipping turns cream to butter

6. Assembly & Decoration

• Slice cake horizontally
• Spread whipped cream between layers
• Optional: Add fresh fruit
• Crumb coat with thin cream layer
• Chill briefly
• Final smooth cream coating
• Decorate minimally – Korean style!

Close-up of an ethereal Korean cloud cake on a white ceramic stand, featuring smooth white whipped cream frosting, delicate pink cherry blossoms, and a fresh strawberry, all set against a softly blurred pastel background.

Crucial Tips

  • Keep decorations simple and aesthetic
  • Less sweet is more authentic
  • Fresh is best – consume within 2-3 days

Variations

  • Chocolate sponge
  • Vegan version
  • Gluten-free adaptation
  • Flavored creams (matcha, strawberry)

Storage

• Refrigerate in airtight container
• Best consumed within 48 hours
• Serve chilled or room temperature

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ✖️ Overmixing batter
  • ✖️ Decorating warm cake
  • ✖️ Overbeating cream
  • ✖️ Too much sugar

Cultural Note

This cake captures the essence of Korean bakery style – light, delicate, and beautifully understated.

Enjoy your slice of Korean cake magic! 🍰✨

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