Description
An elegant cake with a delicate floral aroma and tender crumb, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup champagne (or sparkling wine)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg whites
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Frosting:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons champagne
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional, for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract and any citrus zest if using.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with champagne. Mix until just combined and color if desired.
- Divide batter between prepared cake pans and smooth tops.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat together butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in champagne and vanilla. Add color as needed.
- When cakes are cool, level tops, frost the first layer, add the second layer, and frost the entire cake. Chill if desired, then serve.
Notes
Use a light hand when folding to keep the crumb tender. Ensure butter and egg whites are at room temperature. Make a champagne syrup for added moisture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg