This unique no bake dessert looks like a cake but feels like you are eating a cloud. It is very fluffy and melts in your mouth. This dessert is just 2 ingredients and doesn’t require any flour, eggs, added sugar, butter or oil.
This is such a fun dessert to eat. It looks like a cake but it’s not quite a cake. It is also a very low calorie dessert. I think it’s perfect for when you are craving dessert but still want to eat healthy as well.
I previously made an Apple Cloud Cake which was really fun, but this version has even more flavor. The original apple cloud cake is fun to make and eat, but the taste is a bit plain. I’ve been trying to come up with new flavors and this version has been my favorite. The berries add a tartness to the cake that makes it more flavorful.
Ingredients
- Unsweetened Mixed Berry Applesauce
- Unflavored gelatin powder
Gelatin Powder: This recipe is made with unflavored gelatin powder. It will not work with flavored gelatin (like Jello). It also will not work with agar powder.
Unsweetened Mixed Berry Applesauce: Any flavored applesauce will work but you must use unsweetened applesauce. Sweetened applesauce will not work. It makes the batter too heavy and too wet. If you can’t find any flavored unsweetened applesauce, you can use regular plain unsweetened applesauce.
Substitutions
When I first shared my apple cloud cake, I thought there would be so many other versions I could make with other fruit. Unfortunately, it turns out this cake only works with a limited set of ingredients. Many fruits don’t work because of their high sugar content (bananas, etc). Fruits with too much water content also don’t work.
The best results I’ve had have been with pure unsweetened applesauce or unsweetened applesauce mixed with other flavors. So flavors like unsweetened blueberry applesauce, unsweetened strawberry applesauce and unsweetened mixed berry applesauce.
How to Make No Bake Cloud Cake
The gelatin is dissolved in the berry applesauce. It is then whipped for about 15 minutes or until triple the volume and soft peaks form. As it is mixing, the mixture should look like whipped cream. It will immediately deflate once you stop the mixer but if you dip your beater into the mixture, it should be able to hold a soft peak.
Cloud Cake Texture
When you cut into this cake, it looks like a cake. But when you bite into it, it immediately melts in your mouth. The texture is almost like a very airy marshmallow.
As it melts in your mouth, you will taste the flavored applesauce. You don’t taste the gelatin. It is tart and slightly sweet.
More No Bake Recipes
- 2 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Brownies
- 3 Ingredient No Bake Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- 3 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cake
- 3 Ingredient No Bake Coconut Cake
2 Ingredient No Bake Berry Cloud Cake
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups (408 g) unsweetened mixed berry applesauce
- 4 1/2 tsp (15 g) unflavored gelatin powder
Instructions
- Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper.
- Add applesauce and gelatin to a large heat-proof mixing bowl. Whisk until gelatin is fully incorporated. The gelatin powder should make your applesauce thick and a little chunky.
- Using the double boiler method on the stove, dissolve the gelatin completely. When the gelatin is dissolved, your mixture should become thinner and smoother. The applesauce should feel warm to the touch, but not hot. Be careful to not let the mixture get hot or boil. Remove bowl from stove and let it sit for about 5 minutes to cool to room temperature.
- Pour applesauce mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the wire whisk attachment, beat on highest speed for about 15 minutes. Your mixture should more than triple in volume and should look like airy whipped cream. When you stop your mixer, your wire whisk should be able to hold a soft peak. See photo in post for reference.
- Pour applesauce mixture into your prepared pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across and smooth the surface. Place into fridge for at least 1 hour to set.
- Keep the cake in the fridge until ready to serve. Before serving, you can first decorate the cake with whipped cream or other frosting. Slice cake with a very large and sharp knife. The cake is best served chilled. Store any uneaten cake in the fridge.
Notes
- This recipe must be made with unsweetened applesauce. Sweetened applesauce will not work because the added sugar makes the cake batter too dense and moist. See post for more details of other potential flavors.
- This berry cloud cake is tart from the berry applesauce. It doesn’t really have much sweetness to it. If you are on a low sugar diet, I don’t think you will mind. The cake is flavorful even though it’s not sweet.
- If you want to add sweetness, it has to be in the form of the frosting. I made a whipped cream frosting lightly sweetened with sugar. The whipped cream can also be sweetened with stevia or other sugar substitutes.
- I recommend using a stand mixer if you have one to mix this. You do need to whip the batter for about 15 minutes on highest speed and it’s just easier to do with a stand mixer. There is also less splatter because a stand mixer bowl is generally deeper.
- The double boiler method is a stovetop method used to heat up your applesauce mixture using indirect heat. Use a saucepan that is smaller than your mixing bowl and add about 1 inch of water and bring to a simmer. You want to choose a saucepan where you will be able to place the bowl on top that fits snugly and won't touch the water in the saucepan. Once the water has reached a simmer, place your mixing bowl on top. Stir applesauce mixture with whisk to dissolve the gelatin as the mixture begins to heat up. Be careful to not let the mixture boil or get too hot.
- For the whipped cream frosting, add 1 cup of cold heavy cream and 3 tbsp of sugar to a large mixing bowl and beat on highest speed until stiff peaks form. You can add more or less sugar to taste. You can substitute the sugar with stevia or other sugar substitutes. You can also use Cool Whip instead.
- I used Mott's no sugar added Mixed Berry Applesauce
- I used Knox unflavored gelatin powder.*
- *This product link is an affiliate link. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
- Estimated nutrition does not include frosting.
Nutrition
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
Where do you get mix berry applesauce.
We have found it at regular grocery stores and places like Walmart if you are in the US. You can also order it on Amazon. If you can’t find it any kind of flavored unsweetened applesauce will work – like blueberry, strawberry, etc.
Hi, can i do this in a circular pan?
We’ve only tried it in a square pan, but an 8″ round pan may work.
They look so yummy, i would like to see the cooking video, i’m 62 years old live in the nice home in Bangkok, Thailand, i think if i can do these cakes i will sell them for my job:D
Very light and fluffy. Melts in your mouth. I didn’t add whipped cream due to the fat and sugar, but I know that would have made it even better. I used strawberry applesauce and sliced fresh strawberries on top for serving.
So glad you liked it!
Unfortunately we tried this and have to agree it “just tastes like applesauce.”
Well, it’s an applesauce cake so that’s not a surprise!
I made this today with homemade whipped cream I used monk fruit to make the whipped cream I used 3 packs of the knox unflavored gelatin and 5 1/2 of the unsweetened berry applesauce cause I had to use a 13 inch pan it came out good I had a nice size piece was tempted to get a second but didn’t
Thanks for sharing your tips!
Sounds delicious & being low calorie & easy to prepare is great
We hope you try it soon!
It was ok! Pretty much like expected. It looked great, but ultimately tasted just like different textured apple sauce. But what can you expect when that’s one of two ingredients lol
Wonderful! My husband spotted this recipe and asked me to try it. We top it when serving with a little bit of whipped cream and some fresh berries. Perfect summertime dessert and not laden with fat, refined sugar or calories. He is very picky about food but loves this dessert. The stores are out of mixed berry applesauce now – probably from a zillion people finding this recipe and giving it a try. I had to get strawberry kiwi for the 2nd batch – it is equally delicious.
We’re so glad you both loved the recipe!
Hi, I live in Australia, and have no idea what applesauce is! Is it pureed apple? Thanks.
Yes, it’s an apple puree that is cooked (usually).
Being the only diabetic in my family, it’s difficult to find a dessert that all of us will enjoy. It was a hit! I used unsweetened blueberry applesauce and made up whipping cream with stevia. Served it the next day along with fresh blueberries and strawberries. Will be making this throughout the summer with fresh berries. Thanks so much. Added to my list of family desserts.
We’re so glad you loved it!
Can’t wait to try these healthier interesting recipes. Thanks so much!
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Excellent directions! I never knew that Mott’s made a flavoured unsweetened applesauce and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was in this recipe. I followed the recipe exactly with the exception of using my handheld mixer with the wire whisk attachment. It had tripled in volume by the 15 minute mark so it made no difference time wise and the result was just like the picture. This recipe is a keeper?.
I’m so glad it worked out well for you! Thanks for sharing your experience using a hand mixer
Sounds great!! Will definitely try it
Enjoy!
hi I really want to make this recipe but I was only able to find plain unsweetened apple sauce- no berry or any other flavors to be had, and since this is a low flavor recipe that is also finicky I want to know what you think I could use to put flavor in the applesauce.
I would recommend just trying it with the plain unsweetened applesauce first. If you feel like it needs more flavor, next time you can play around with adding in some blended berries or making a thick berry puree and mixing it with the applesauce. You just need to be careful because if it becomes too liquidy, it won’t set
Absolutely yummmmy!!! Very easy to make and a nice light, guilt free dessert. I used mott’s unsweetened pomegranate flavoured applesauce and it turned out perfectly! Will be making all summer.
thank you for sharing! I haven’t seen the pomegranate flavor one. Sounds delicious
Help! I really want to make this but I could only find plain unsweetened applesauce- no mixed berry or anything close that did not have sugar. How can I add flavor to my plain applesauce? Thank You
We recommend just trying it with the plain unsweetened applesauce first. If you feel like it needs more flavor, try adding in some blended berries or making a thick berry puree to mix in. You just need to be careful because if it becomes too liquidy, it won’t set.
Have you tried using unsweetened dry berry flavored Jello? I am having a hard time finding the berry flavor unsweetened applesauce.
It will not work with berry flavored jello. I would recommend just trying it with plain unsweetened applesauce. I shared the plain applesauce version last year and loved it. Now that I have made the berry flavor, I do like it a little more, but the original was good too!
Can I use Wax Paper instead to line the pan since it is going in the fridge? Can a round pan be used instead like Spring form?
I think wax paper should be fine but I haven’t tried. Round springform pan should also work.
I can’t wait to try this.., looks healthy & delicious
I made it and its wonderful! I used strawberry kiwi unsweetened apple sauce. I love how it looks like cake, lol. Perfect when craving something sweet without all the sugar! Thanks!
I’m so glad you tried it and like it!
Oops it should say looking forward to baking this cake with my husband again thank you
Looking forward in baking my husband this as he is type 2 diabetic and he hardly eats anything with sugar so thanks for the article as we will enjoy desert together for once rather than me alone as he watches thank you
Sincerely,
Elena Pickup
We hope you both enjoy it!
Wow! I will definitely be making this again. When I stumbled on this recipe I was intrigued by the fact only 2 ingredients are necessary and it’s a very low calorie dessert! Perfect when you want something a little sweet with little sugar. (I did add store-bought whipped cream for the frosting…although next time I would like to make my own whip cream!) My husband and I both loved it! It really was quite simple and I am all about simple desserts! This really is a perfect Summer dessert!
thank you for sharing! I’m so glad you and your husband enjoyed it.
Thank you for the delicious recipe I’m going to make it, it looks great and so easy.
We hope you love it!
Sweet!!!!! Delicious..
I’m glad you liked it!
Excited to try some recipes.
Thank you so much. Joycie
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Can these be made as cupcakes instead of one large cake?
Yes that is fine
This is NOT cake and should NOT be titled as such-
noun: cake; plural noun: cakes
an item of soft, sweet food made from a mixture of flour, shortening, eggs, sugar, and other ingredients, baked and often decorated.
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There are many desserts with cake in their name that don’t fit that common cake description. Cheesecake and flourless chocolate cake just to name a few.
Nice
WOW It really worked oh and I need one thing how to make okonomiyaki please really need it.
I’m glad it worked out for you!
It really works thanks a lot oh and I request can you make okonomiyaki I really need it.
Sounds good to me..I will get what I need and make it tomorrow.
Hope you love it!
Can you use flavored jello for this or will it not work
It doesn’t work with Jello.
Can’t wait to make this cloud cake.
You said it’s unflavored applesauce, but then say when you bite into it you’ll taste the flavored applesauce. I am confused.
For this recipe, we use flavored unsweetened applesauce (not unflavored) and say in the post “As it melts in your mouth, you will taste the flavored applesauce. You don’t taste the gelatin. It is tart and slightly sweet.”
Sounds trusted me know what you decide and good luck to leave the gasb
Sounds great & gelatin plain is great for your hair & nails.
Rather a bland concoction, it is no kind of cake except in presentation. It tastes ok but in no way satisfying or filling. Because of the Knox gelatin it is also not suitable for vegans or vegetarians. Who is targeted for this recipe?
This post is for anyone who wants a unique no bake cake, or is looking for a low calorie dessert, or a low sugar dessert, and many more reasons. Read the comments and you’ll see plenty of people happy with this.
No worries Kirbie, there’s always that 1 person. ?
I love the clear and detailed instructions in all your recipes!
Thank you! We’re glad to hear that!
I tried this recipe with Mott’s no sugar added strawberry kiwi applesauce… amazing!!!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Hi,
I was just scrolling through the web, and came across this beautiful cake I was so intrigued so I read on to see it’s sugar free and I don’t have to use my oven I was delighted so I read on to find this didn’t take a scientist to make it just two ingredients and it looks so yummy, and it’s a guilt free treat I know summer is here, and my waistline is important so I will be making this cake, and I’ll tag you I’m super excited! Thanks.
Can’t wait to see what you think!
Can I Use collagen in place of gelatin?
Sorry, but we haven’t tried that.
Crazy good! I tried the recipe because the pink “cake” and white cream were so pretty, and it really appealed to me but I didn’t think it would be go good. Very light, refreshing, and nice berry flavor. Easy to pull together too! Nice job, thanks so much for posting this! Cathy
I love that it has such a nice pink color too! I’m so glad it worked out for you!
Is there a way to add more protein to this? Perhaps with the addition of a protein powder?
Sorry I have not tried adding more protein to it
Thanks
I’m gonna try that
This is like small small clouds dancing in a plate ….. looking so yummy ???
We love that!
Sounds yummy
Nice recipe!???I wanna try it!!!
Let us know what you think!
Good for diabetic people
Can’t make recipe, unfortunately, because I am a vegetarian and don’t eat gelatin. This is a narrow question but would agar agar work as a substitute? Very creative idea.
Sorry it does not work with agar.
Awesome! Can’t wait to try this!
I can’t find unflavored gelatin at my small local store; Can sugar-free jello be used in its place ?
Can a sprinkle of Stevia be used in the applesauce?
It will not work with sugar-free jello because sugar-free jello is not pure gelatin powder. It has other flavorings and sugar substitutes added to it.
Haven’t cooked them but would like to pass receipts on to my grandson as he has allergies to milk, eggs and many other things. Your receipts sound like he will be able to eat. He is only 8 years old and could trie something different.
Cheers Margaret
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My partner has type 1 diabetes and a sweet tooth, and this was the perfect solution. Relatively quick and easy (although messy!) to make, and I topped with sugar free whipped cream. It was perfect – spongy, tart with a balance of sweetness from the whipped topping. And very low carb! Will definitely be making again!
I’m so glad it worked out for you!
I am a beginner in baking I hardly bake this cake seem that i will be able to bake it. I cook homemade food mainly Mexicanfood homemade like my mom taught me tamales, pozole, mainly food but never deserts. I would love to bake food.
You might like this no bake cake!
Looks good! Thanks for sharing your cake recipe ?
You’re welcome!
So you don’t have to heat this up? Correct? Just whip applesauce an gelatin powder and whip?
You do need to heat up the applesauce just enough so that the gelatin dissolves.
Interesting
I anxious try this recipe. I will rate once I try I out.
Let us know what you think!
Can I freeze it and make an ice cream cake out of it?
Or will it deconstruct have you had any experience freezing it ?
I haven’t tried freezing but I don’t think it will freeze well
What is the topping? What is the recipe for the topping?
It’s in the recipe card notes. It’s whipped cream frosting.
Looks so scrummylicious must try
Hope you enjoy!
Amazing
Hello
Your cloud cake got my attention.
A great way to incorporate gelatin for nails and hair, deliciously ?
I have a specific request.
I have to eat Gluten free, aaarrrggg
So, any helpful recipes, please
THX,
Grandma D
We have lots of Gluten-Free Recipes you might like!
i ??? your recipe cause their healthy ?
Thanks so much!
Brilliant!!!
Thanks!
Could you use Home made applesauce ..I make my own with just apples and a little cinnamon and cook in a crockpot. NO ADDED SUGAR
Homemade should work fine!
This looks delicious. I was thinking of making it for a picnic. Does it need to be eaten right away, or could it be stored in the fridge overnight? Would it survive a half hour or more unrefrigerated?
You can store it in the refrigerator. The cake is very delicate and won’t hold up well for long at room temperature – even less if it’s outside.
Have you also tried this with a vegan alternative gelatine? I want to give it a try , but I pretty much avoid all animal produce.
Sorry, we haven’t tried it with vegan alternatives.
Could a person use something like Mio to sweeten it further? It has lots of flavor and contains no sugar.
We haven’t tried it – let us know if you do and how it works!
I’m new to this can’t wait
We hope you like it!
At first sight, it looks amazing. And the “no egg, no milk, and no flour grabbed my attention. But one of ingredients isn’t vegan or vegetarian friendly so I won’t be able to try this recipe ?
I will try recipes.
We hope you enjoy them!
How long will this keep in the fridge?
It should keep in the fridge for a few days (maybe 3-4?).
Sounds mouth watering I have tried one that someone else has made. Have not yet got to make it myself but will be very very soon.
Enjoy!
My grandson can’t eat wheat flour or eggs. These are great for him.
We hope he loves it!
Do these receipts work for diabetics too ? Send me more receipts.
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Finally someone who makes delicious desserts for diabetics!
The mixed berry applesauce has 11g of sugar in it. It says sugar free but, it’s not.
the sugar in the mixed berry applesauce is the natural sugars from the apples and berries. It states that it has “no sugar added”
My son and I are diabetic. A lot of recipes I saw today look like we might could use them. Would appreciate all helpful info. Thanks s lot in advance.
Is there a vegetarian way to make this?
Sorry I have not yet figured out how to make a vegetarian version of this
Could you use fresh apples like Granny Smith grind and use it as your apple sauce I wonder if you could grind 50-50 Mich sweet and tart cherry orcherry juice to make a cake very healthy
You can use unsweetened homemade applesauce.
Sounds like I’ll try it
We hope you enjoy it!
This sounds wonderful, can not wait to try it!
I hope you like it!
Interesting recipe. Will try. Tks
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Could you u maybe mix a little bit of flavored gelatin with the unflavored gelatin? Or maybe replace like ¼ of the recommended amount of gelatin with flavored gelatin to make it a little more flavorful/sweeter?
Sorry I don’t know without trying it. The recipe is pretty sensitive to the amount of sugar that can be added though, so that might be a problem with adding flavored gelatin.
Looks SO delicious,got to try!..but how many ounces of Apple sauce per gelatin packet?
We list the amount in grams – you will need 408g of applesauce.
Looks SO delicious,got to try!!!
I hope you enjoy!
Fascinating! Will this work with vegan gelatin?
Thank you
I have only tried with agar but that didn’t work. I haven’t had a chance to try other vegan gelatins.
This is known as flummery
It’s an very old Australian recipe
thanks for sharing! I’m not familiar with flummery, though the recipes I looked up look like they use gelatin and cream. This recipe doesn’t use any milk or cream in the actual cake, only in the decoration.
thanks for sharing! I’m not familiar with flummery, though the recipes I looked up look like they use gelatin and cream. This recipe doesn’t use any milk or cream in the actual cake, only in the decoration.
A slightly confused Brit here.
I’m looking for an equivalent substitute for Mixed berry applesauce; what’s it made from?
It sounds like somewhat of an oxymoron; applesauce is made from apples, mixed berries are not generally considered apples ?
Are we just talking about an unsweetened mixed berry purée?
Essentially what you’d get by blending then sieving fresh berries? Or is the purée also reduced down?
In the US you can buy flavored applesauce – you can use plain unsweetened applesauce, too, if flavored isn’t available.
Love your creative gluten-free recipes! Can’t wait to try them. Thanks.
Thanks so much!
Love your recipes and can’t wait to try them! Thanks.
I have diabetes and crave sweets I need all the sweet recipes but need to be unsweetened with splenda
This sounds delicious and an ideal dessert when the family dop by but does it contain apples or not?
You mention applesauce, which in my country, UK & Australia, is just that, apples as a sauce or puree. Mixed berries are very different and certainly don’t contain apples. So it would be good if you could clarify this please.
In the US, you can buy flavored applesauce made with applesauce and other ingredients like berries. You can also make this cake with plain applesauce.
Do you have any cooking for 1
We have quite a few Mug Cakes and Microwave Recipes that serve one to two people.
Looks good
I love to try making this for a coworker it looks good.
We hope you enjoy it!
I am very intrigued by this cake! I’ll have to look for unsweetened berry applesauce at the supermarket.
We hope you love it!
Is that an actual picture of your dessert? I’m having a hard time picturing applesauce as that pink.
The recipe uses mixed berry applesauce which is why the cake is pink.