Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Pink Champagne Cake, a stunning dessert that captures the essence of celebration. This cake is perfect for bridal showers, New Year’s Eve parties, or any special occasion where you want to impress your guests. With its light and fruity flavor, complemented by a beautiful pink hue, each slice feels like a party in your mouth. Made with simple pantry staples and topped with an elegant champagne-infused frosting, this cake is not only visually appealing but also incredibly moist and rich in taste. Whether you’re baking for a birthday or an engagement celebration, this Pink Champagne Cake will surely be the centerpiece that adds sparkle to your festivities.
Ingredients
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- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- â…” cup neutral cooking oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado)
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup pink champagne
- 6 large egg whites (room temperature preferred)
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- 2 ¼ cups pink champagne (for frosting)
- 1 ½ cups salted butter (softened)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 6 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add cooking oil and vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add alternately with buttermilk and champagne to wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in egg whites gently and add food coloring if desired.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 26 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For frosting, beat salted butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and pink champagne until desired consistency is reached. Frost cooled cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg