Description
A light and airy cake infused with champagne and fresh strawberries, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup champagne
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup champagne
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter and mix on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, champagne, and milk.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the champagne, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract. If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring for a pink hue.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Ensure your champagne is at room temperature for best results.
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, you can add a tablespoon of strawberry extract to the batter.
- Chill the cake before frosting for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Strawberry Champagne Cake, champagne cake, strawberry cake, celebration cake, festive dessert, homemade cake