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strawberry champagne cake recipe

Light, elegant champagne cake with fluffy layers and silky frosting, infused with delicate bubbles and sweetness, perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Cake
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pink champagne or sparkling wine
  • Pink gel food coloring optional
  • Frosting
  • 1½ cups unsalted butter
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • ~⅔ cup reduced champagne from reduction
  • Pinch of salt
  • Vanilla extract optional
  • Pink gel food coloring optional
  • Decorations Optional
  • White chocolate drip
  • Chocolate-covered strawberries
  • Champagne marshmallows

Equipment

  • Cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan (for reducing champagne)
  • Cooling rack
  • Offset spatula or knife (for frosting)
  • Measuring cups and spoo

Method
 

  1. Line and grease your cake pans to prevent sticking.
  2. In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually mix in the egg whites and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Add the dry ingredients and champagne in stages, mixing gently after each addition until combined. Add food coloring if using.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between pans and bake until lightly golden and set.
  7. Beat the butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and reduced champagne. Mix until creamy and fluffy. Add salt, vanilla, and food coloring if desired.
  8. Layer the cake, spread frosting between layers and over the top, then decorate as desired.