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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!).