Cloud Cake
This 3-ingredient Strawberry Cloud Cake is a simple, no-bake treat that is low in sugar, making it keto-friendly, and it's great for summer.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 18kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup strawberries - measured as chopped pieces that are ½ “ in size
- 4 ½ tsp unflavored gelatin
Instructions
- Line an 8” square baking dish with parchment - allow the excess to hang over the sides for easy removal later.
- Combine the applesauce and berries in the food processor. You can use a blender too.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and you have a puree.
- Transfer the mixture to a glass bowl or the top of a double boiler. If using a glass bowl, nest it on top of a small saucepan filled with water. Fill the double boiler halfway with water.
- Sprinkle the gelatin into the puree.
- Heat over medium heat, whisking frequently until the gelatin has dissolved. The mixture will become thin and it will be warm. Remove before it feels hot.
- Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for 10 minutes. You don’t want to beat the mixture while it is too warm.
- Transfer to a stand mixer with the whisk attachment.
- Beat on high for 15 minutes. The mixture will increase in volume by 4x. It should have a thick, mousse-like texture and hold a soft peak.
- Spread the mixture into the parchment-lined pan.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. I like to make mine ahead of time and refrigerate overnight.
- Keep refrigerated until serving.
- Top with additional berries, a dusting of confectioner’s sugar, frosting, whipped cream or whatever else you desire.
Notes
Applesauce - I used 3 of the individually packaged cups - like you would use for kid lunches
Strawberries - ½ cup equals 3-4 medium-large berries
Gelatin - this equals 2 envelopes + ½ tsp Note - the texture is not quite like cake but is lighter - without crumbs. The “cake” will giggle like jello. This is a great dessert if you are doing a low-carb or keto diet. Don’t use frozen strawberries - they have too much moisture.
This will not work with sweetened applesauce and it will not work if you add sweetener to the mixture.
Strawberries - ½ cup equals 3-4 medium-large berries
Gelatin - this equals 2 envelopes + ½ tsp Note - the texture is not quite like cake but is lighter - without crumbs. The “cake” will giggle like jello. This is a great dessert if you are doing a low-carb or keto diet. Don’t use frozen strawberries - they have too much moisture.
This will not work with sweetened applesauce and it will not work if you add sweetener to the mixture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 3g