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Tarte Nuage (Cloud Pie)

Tarte Nuage, also known as Cloud Pie, is a delicate and elegant vanilla cake with a soft, custardy center and a light golden top. Simple ingredients come together to create a uniquely airy texture that is both comforting and refined.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French-Inspired
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • whisk
  • 9-inch cake pan
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. Beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the batter, alternating with milk. Begin and end with dry ingredients. Stir in vanilla.
  6. Mix just until smooth and silky. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until lightly golden with a slight jiggle in the center.
  9. Cool completely in the pan before removing.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and airy. The center should have a slight jiggle when removed from the oven — it will set as it cools. Let cool completely before slicing.