Creamy Fluffy Cheese Air Cake – Fall in Love at First Bite

Let me rave about this Cheese Air Cake I made recently—it’s incredibly creamy, fluffy, and bursting with rich cheese flavor. One bite, and I was hooked!

The top features a salty-sweet molten cheese layer that’s so satisfying, you’ll keep coming back for more. Best of all, it’s super easy to make. If you’re a cheese fan, don’t miss out on this one!

Ingredients

(Serves 4-6)

For the Steamed Cake Layer

• 4 eggs
• 40g granulated sugar
• 8g lemon juice
• 100g cake flour (low-gluten flour)
• 10g cheese powder
• 4g baking powder
• 40g corn oil

For the Molten Cheese Topping

• 1 slice processed cheese (or 30g block cheese, shredded)
• 10g granulated sugar
• 20g light cream
• 20g unsalted butter
• 15-20g shredded cheese (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Mix the Steamed Cake Batter

1. In a large mixing bowl, crack 4 eggs and add 40g granulated sugar. Stir with a whisk until the sugar dissolves slightly (no need to whip until fluffy).
2. Pour in 8g lemon juice and stir well to combine.
3. Sift 100g cake flour, 10g cheese powder, and 4g baking powder into the bowl—this prevents lumps and keeps the cake light.
4. Use a spatula to fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently, until no dry flour remains.
5. Add 40g corn oil and stir evenly, resulting in a smooth, runny batter.

Step 2: Steam the Cake Base

1. Brush a heat-resistant mold (e.g., 6-inch round mold) with a thin layer of oil—this stops the cake from sticking.
2. Pour the batter into the mold, filling it to 50% capacity(the cake will rise a lot while steaming).
3. Place the mold in a steamer filled with cold water. Turn the heat to medium-high and steam for 18 minutes.
4. After steaming, turn off the heat and let the cake sit in the steamer for 2-3 minutes (this helps it set).
5. Take the mold out and transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely—do not skip cooling, as it keeps the cake’s shape.

Step 3: Prepare the Molten Cheese Sauce

1. Set up a double boiler: Fill a small pot with 2-3 cm of water and bring it to a simmer (water should not boil or touch the bowl above).
2. Put 1 slice processed cheese, 10g granulated sugar, 20g light cream, and 20g unsalted butter into a heatproof bowl.
3. Place the bowl over the simmering water and stir slowly with a rubber spatula. Keep stirring until all ingredients melt and the sauce is smooth.
4. Remove the bowl from the double boiler and let the sauce cool for 5-10 minutes—it will thicken a little, making it easier to spread.

Step 4: Bake the Cheese Topping

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F) and let it warm up for 5 minutes—preheating ensures even browning.
2. Take the cooled cake and spread the molten cheese sauce evenly over its top (use a small spatula for smooth coverage).
3. Sprinkle 15-20g shredded cheese on the sauce—this adds extra gooeyness.
4. Put the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes. Watch it closely: Stop baking once the cheese turns golden (don’t let it burn!).

Pro Tips

• Oven adjustment: If your oven runs hot, lower the temperature to 200°C (392°F) and check the cake after 6 minutes. If it’s underdone, add 1-2 minutes.
• Cheese swaps: No processed cheese? Use 30g cream cheese or shredded cheddar—both keep the sauce creamy and cheesy.
• Storage: Eat the cake fresh for the best texture. Leftovers go in an airtight container in the fridge (up to 2 days); reheat in the microwave for 10 seconds to soften the cheese.
  

  Creamy Fluffy Cheese Air Cake – Fall in Love at First Bite

  Let me rave about this Cheese Air Cake I made recently—it’s incredibly creamy, fluffy, and bursting with rich cheese flavor. One bite, and I was hooked! The top features a salty-sweet molten cheese layer that’s so satisfying, you’ll keep coming back for more. Best of all, it’s super easy to make. If you’re a cheese fan, don’t miss out on this one!

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  Course Dessert

  Cuisine American

  Servings 4

  Ingredients

    

  For the Steamed Cake Layer

  • 4 eggs
  • 40 g granulated sugar
  • 8 g lemon juice
  • 100 g cake flour low-gluten flour
  • 10 g cheese powder
  • 4 g baking powder
  • 40 g corn oil

  For the Molten Cheese Topping

  • 1 slice processed cheese or 30g block cheese, shredded
  • 10 g granulated sugar
  • 20 g light cream
  • 20 g unsalted butter
  • 15-20 g shredded cheese for garnish

  Instructions

   

  Step 1: Mix the Steamed Cake Batter

  • 1.In a large mixing bowl, crack 4 eggs and add 40g granulated sugar. Stir with a whisk until the sugar dissolves slightly (no need to whip until fluffy).
  • 2.Pour in 8g lemon juice and stir well to combine.
  • 3.Sift 100g cake flour, 10g cheese powder, and 4g baking powder into the bowl—this prevents lumps and keeps the cake light.
  • 4.Use a spatula to fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently, until no dry flour remains.
  • 5.Add 40g corn oil and stir evenly, resulting in a smooth, runny batter.

  Step 2: Steam the Cake Base

  • 1.Brush a heat-resistant mold (e.g., 6-inch round mold) with a thin layer of oil—this stops the cake from sticking.
  • 2.Pour the batter into the mold, filling it to 50% capacity (the cake will rise a lot while steaming).
  • 3.Place the mold in a steamer filled with cold water. Turn the heat to medium-high and steam for 18 minutes.
  • 4.After steaming, turn off the heat and let the cake sit in the steamer for 2-3 minutes (this helps it set).
  • 5.Take the mold out and transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely—do not skip cooling, as it keeps the cake’s shape.

  Step 3: Prepare the Molten Cheese Sauce

  • 1.Set up a double boiler: Fill a small pot with 2-3 cm of water and bring it to a simmer (water should not boil or touch the bowl above).
  • 2.Put 1 slice processed cheese, 10g granulated sugar, 20g light cream, and 20g unsalted butter into a heatproof bowl.
  • 3.Place the bowl over the simmering water and stir slowly with a rubber spatula. Keep stirring until all ingredients melt and the sauce is smooth.
  • 4.Remove the bowl from the double boiler and let the sauce cool for 5-10 minutes—it will thicken a little, making it easier to spread.

  Step 4: Bake the Cheese Topping

  • 1.Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F) and let it warm up for 5 minutes—preheating ensures even browning.
  • 2.Take the cooled cake and spread the molten cheese sauce evenly over its top (use a small spatula for smooth coverage).
  • 3.Sprinkle 15-20g shredded cheese on the sauce—this adds extra gooeyness.
  • 4.Put the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes. Watch it closely: Stop baking once the cheese turns golden (don’t let it burn!).