Name: Pink Champagne Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (281 grams); 2 ¼ tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened); 1 ½ cup granulated sugar; 5 large egg whites (150 grams, boxed or fresh); 2 tsp vanilla; 1 cup pink champagne (or sparkling wine); Pink gel food coloring (optional); 1.5 cups unsalted butter (3 sticks, for frosting); 6 cups powdered sugar (1 ½ pounds); 2/3 cup pink champagne (or sparkling wine, for frosting); Pinch salt (omit if using salted butter); 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for frosting); White chocolate drip (for serving); Chocolate covered strawberries (for serving); Champagne marshmallows (for serving)

Description

A delightful dessert combining the elegance of champagne with sweet cake, perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (281 grams)
2 ¼ tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 ½ cup granulated sugar
5 large egg whites (150 grams, boxed or fresh)
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup pink champagne (or sparkling wine)
Pink gel food coloring (optional)
1.5 cups unsalted butter (3 sticks, for frosting)
6 cups powdered sugar (1 ½ pounds)
2/3 cup pink champagne (or sparkling wine, for frosting)
Pinch salt (omit if using salted butter)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for frosting)
White chocolate drip (for serving)
Chocolate covered strawberries (for serving)
Champagne marshmallows (for serving)

Instructions

In a large bowl, beat 1.5 cups of softened unsalted butter until creamy.
Gradually add in 6 cups of powdered sugar, mixing well.
Pour in 2/3 cup of pink champagne and a pinch of salt.
If desired, mix in pink gel food coloring and vanilla extract until you reach your desired color and consistency.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, cream together ¾ cup of softened butter and 1 ½ cups of sugar until fluffy.
Add egg whites and vanilla, mixing well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with 1 cup of pink champagne until combined.
If using, mix in pink gel food coloring to achieve desired color.
Divide the batter evenly into greased cake pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing. Adjust the amount of pink gel food coloring to your preference for a deeper shade.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 50g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Pink Champagne Cake, dessert, special occasion, celebration, baking