Description
Pink champagne weaves magic into this elegant dessert, creating a celebration of flavor and festivity. Delicate layers infused with bubbly excitement promise a memorable culinary experience for anyone seeking a sophisticated sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 5 large egg whites
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup pink champagne or sparkling rose
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- A few drops of pink food coloring (optional)
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup pink champagne or sparkling rose (reduced to ¼ cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- A few drops of pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare three 6-inch round cake pans by coating with butter and dusting with flour, then line the bottoms with parchment paper for effortless cake removal.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly blended, then set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the butter until smooth and silky, gradually incorporating sugar while beating at medium-high speed until the mixture transforms into a light, airy texture.
- Gently introduce egg whites one at a time, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next. Incorporate vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients and pink champagne into the butter mixture, alternating between the two and beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, maintaining a delicate consistency.
- For an enhanced visual appeal, add a few drops of pink food coloring to achieve a soft, blush-like hue throughout the batter.
- Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared cake pans, creating uniform layers.
- Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- Remove cakes from the oven and allow them to rest in their pans for approximately 10 minutes, providing time for initial cooling and structural stabilization.
- Carefully transfer the cakes to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely before proceeding with frosting or decoration.
Notes
- Choose high-quality champagne for the most vibrant flavor, preferably a rosé or brut style with subtle fruity notes.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense cake texture by gently folding ingredients until just combined.
- Room temperature ingredients are crucial for creating a smooth, evenly mixed batter that rises perfectly and prevents lumps.
- Substitute champagne with sparkling wine or non-alcoholic sparkling cider for a family-friendly version that maintains the festive essence of the cake.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg