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Delicious Pink Champagne Cake ready to be served for a special celebration.

Pink Champagne Cake

A delightful and elegant dessert that combines soft cake layers with a luscious champagne buttercream, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Celebration
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Frosting
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1.5 cups softened unsalted butter until creamy and smooth.
  2. Gradually add in 6 cups of powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until well combined.
  3. Stir in 2/3 cup of pink champagne, pinch of salt, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until fluffy. Adjust consistency with more champagne or powdered sugar as needed.
  4. Add pink gel food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another large bowl, cream together ¾ cup softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add 5 egg whites and 2 tsp vanilla to the mixture, beating until well combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the flour blend while alternating with 1 cup of pink champagne. If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Serve this gorgeous cake at weddings, anniversaries, bridal showers, or birthday celebrations. Consider pairing it with a glass of pink champagne for an extra festive touch.