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Bertha Jones

Pink Champagne Cake

A dazzling centerpiece cake infused with pink champagne and velvety frosting, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (281 grams)
  • 2 ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large egg whites (150 grams, boxed or fresh)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pink champagne (or sparkling wine)
  • Pink gel food coloring (optional)
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter (3 sticks)
  • 6 cups powdered sugar (1 ½ pounds)
  • 2/3 cup pink champagne (or sparkling wine)
  • 1 pinch salt (omit if using salted butter)
  • Pink gel food coloring (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Method
 

Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour your cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the vanilla and pink champagne. If desired, add a few drops of gel food coloring.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Frosting
  1. Beat the unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar.
  2. Slowly mix in the pink champagne, adding the optional vanilla and food coloring.
  3. Frost the cooled cake layers as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to a month. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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