Description
This 3-Ingredient No-Bake Strawberry Cloud Cake is a light, airy dessert made with just strawberries, applesauce, and unflavored gelatin. It’s easy to prepare, requires no baking, and delivers a refreshing treat perfect for spring or summer.
Ingredients
½ cup (77 g) strawberries, chopped into ½ inch cubes
1⅓ cups (313 g) unsweetened applesauce
4½ tsp (15 g) unflavored gelatin powder
Instructions
- Line an 8- or 9-inch square pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Blend strawberries and applesauce on high until completely pureed and uniformly colored.
- Pour the puree into a heat-proof bowl, sprinkle gelatin over the surface, and whisk until slightly thickened.
- Use a double boiler to gently dissolve the gelatin, keeping it warm but not hot or boiling.
- Let the mixture cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer with a wire whisk, and beat on high for about 15 minutes until it quadruples in volume and forms soft peaks.
- Scrape the fluffy mixture into the prepared pan, level the top, and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour until set.
- Optionally top with whipped cream or frosting, then slice with a sharp knife and serve chilled.
Notes
- Substitute raspberries for strawberries for a different berry flavor.
- Add a teaspoon of lemon juice to brighten the sweetness.
- A drop of vanilla extract adds a subtle warm note.
- Layer with a berry compote for a fun twist.
- Mini versions can be made using 4-inch pans or silicone molds for individual servings.
- Store leftovers in the fridge, covered, for up to 3 days.
- Reheating isn’t necessary—just slice and enjoy chilled.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
