Currant cake without flour – fluffy and delicate as a cobweb recept

Name: Currant cake without flour – fluffy and delicate as a cobweb
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 7 eggs; 8 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 packet vanilla sugar; 5 tablespoons warm water; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil; ½ packet baking powder (approx. 6 g); 4 packets vanilla pudding (4 × 40 g); 200–300 g fresh or frozen currants; powdered sugar for dusting

Easy to prepare
12 portions
55 minutes

Jan, 19. 12. 2025

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This simple pudding cake with currants contains no flour, yet it is surprisingly moist and light. Thanks to the vanilla pudding and the whipping of the egg whites, its structure resembles a spiderweb, and it’s ready in just a few minutes.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

7 eggs
8 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar
5 tablespoons warm water
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ packet baking powder (approx. 6 g)
4 packets vanilla pudding (4 × 40 g)
200–300 g fresh or frozen currants
powdered sugar for dusting

Preparation procedure

Preparing the egg whites Whip the egg whites with 5 tablespoons of granulated sugar into stiff peaks.
Preparing the yolk foam Beat the yolks with the vanilla sugar and the remaining sugar until thick and fluffy. Continue beating and incorporate the warm water and oil.
Incorporating the pudding At the lowest speed, work in both pudding powders mixed with the baking powder. A smooth, thin batter will form.
Combining with the meringue Divide the egg white foam into three parts and gently fold them into the batter by hand in portions to preserve the fluffiness.
Filling and baking Line a baking tray (30 × 20 cm) with baking paper and spread the batter over it. Evenly sprinkle the surface with currants. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (fan 160 °C) for about 35 minutes, until the edges are golden and a skewer comes out clean.
Finishing Let the baked cake cool for a while, then dust it with powdered sugar and cut into portions.

Total preparation time

Dough preparation: 20 minutes
Baking: 35 minutes

Total: 55 minutes

Conclusion

This flourless currant cake will delight you with its lightness and simple preparation. The combination of pudding and meringue gives the cake an unmistakably fluffy texture that the whole family will appreciate. Try it as a quick dessert option or an afternoon treat with coffee.